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On a 250 m circular track, A and B run in opposite directions at 3 m/s and 2 m/s for 10 minutes. How many times do they meet in that period?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A12
  • B2
  • C10
  • D24

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They meet every s. In 600 s that is meetings. (2 uses the difference of speeds.)
Answer: A) 12

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