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On a 400 m track, A and B run the same way at 6 m/s and 4 m/s, while C runs the other way at 2 m/s. All start together from one point. After how long are all three first back at that point together?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A100 s
  • B200 s
  • C600 s
  • D400 s

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Lap times: s, 100 s and 200 s. 200 s is a whole number of laps for all (3, 2 and 1 laps). Direction does not matter at the start point.
Answer: B) 200 s

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