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Three cyclists start together from one point of a 1.5 km track and ride the same way at 15 km/h, 20 km/h and 30 km/h. After how many minutes are all three first together at the starting point?

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  • A18 min
  • B6 min
  • C9 min
  • D36 min

Step-by-Step Solution

Lap times: min, min, min. LCM(6, 4.5, 3) = LCM of 12, 9, 6 half-minutes = 36 half-minutes = 18 min.
Answer: A) 18 min

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