Time, Speed & Distance · Question 15 · Hard

Time, Speed & Distance question 15

On the same 600 m circular track, two cyclists start together from the starting point in the same direction at 4 m/s and 6 m/s. After how many seconds will they first be together again at the starting point?

  1. 60 seconds
  2. 300 seconds
  3. 600 seconds
  4. 150 seconds
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 300 seconds

Explanation: One lap takes 600/4 = 150 s and 600/6 = 100 s. They are both at the start together after LCM(150, 100) = 300 seconds.

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