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On a 1 km circular track, Hari runs clockwise at 5 m/s and Isha anticlockwise at 3 m/s from the same point. At their first meeting Hari speeds up to 7 m/s; Isha keeps her pace. How far clockwise from the start is their second meeting point?

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  • A325 m
  • B625 m
  • C300 m
  • D375 m

Step-by-Step Solution

First meet after s, Hari at 625 m. Next meeting after s more; Hari is at , i.e. 325 m clockwise. Check: Isha ran m anticlockwise, also 325 m clockwise.
Answer: A) 325 m

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