On a 500 m track, Asha starts 100 m ahead of Bela, measured in the direction both run. Asha runs at 4 m/s and Bela at 6 m/s. After how many seconds does Bela catch Asha for the second time?

Question

Accepted Answer

300 s. First catch: gain 100 m at 2 m/s =50 s. Each later catch needs another full lap: second catch after a gain of 100+500=600 m, i.e. 600/2=300 s.

On a 500 m track, Asha starts 100 m ahead of Bela, measured in the direction both run. Asha runs at 4 m/s and Bela at 6 m/s. After how many seconds does Bela catch Asha for the second time?

Step-by-Step Solution

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

More Races & Circular Tracks practice