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How many times does a runner at 6 m/s pass a runner at 4 m/s in 15 minutes, if both start together and go the same way round a 300 m track?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A6
  • B30
  • C3
  • D9

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The faster gains 2 m/s, i.e. m in 15 min: passes. (30 uses the sum of speeds.)
Answer: A) 6

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