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On a 600 m circular track, Pooja runs at 4 m/s and Ritu at 8 m/s in opposite directions from the same point. At how many distinct points on the track do they meet?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A3
  • B2
  • C4
  • D6

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Speed ratio . Running in opposite directions, the number of distinct meeting points is the sum of the ratio terms: .
Answer: A) 3

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