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Arnab sets off from P and Bijoy from Q, 1 km apart, running towards each other at 6 m/s and 4 m/s. Each runs on to the far end and immediately turns back. How far from P is their second meeting?

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  • A200 m
  • B600 m
  • C800 m
  • D400 m

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By the second meeting they have together covered 3 km: 300 s. Arnab has run 1800 m: 1000 m to Q and 800 m back, so he is 200 m from P. (600 m is the first meeting point.)
Answer: A) 200 m

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