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On a 360 m track, Aarav and Bhuvan start together from the start line in opposite directions at 8 m/s and 4 m/s. How far from the start line, measured the shorter way round, do they first meet?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A120 m
  • B240 m
  • C180 m
  • D90 m

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They meet after s. Bhuvan has run 120 m one way (Aarav 240 m the other), so the meeting point is 120 m from the start the shorter way.
Answer: A) 120 m

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