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Gopal cycles at 18 km/h and Raju walks at 6 km/h in opposite directions round a 1200 m circular road, both starting from the same gate. After how many minutes do they first meet?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A3 min
  • B6 min
  • C4 min
  • D1.5 min

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Relative speed km/h m/min. Time min. (6 min uses the difference, 12 km/h.)
Answer: A) 3 min

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