Time, Speed & Distance · Question 14 · Hard
Time, Speed & Distance question 14
Two runners start from the same point on a 600 m circular track and run in opposite directions at 4 m/s and 6 m/s. After how many seconds do they meet for the first time?
- 150 seconds
- 300 seconds
- 60 seconds
- 100 seconds
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 60 seconds
Explanation: Running in opposite directions, they close the gap at 4 + 6 = 10 m/s. They first meet when together they cover 600 m: 600 ÷ 10 = 60 seconds.
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