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Two cyclists start at diametrically opposite points of a 1.2 km circular track and ride clockwise at 15 km/h and 24 km/h. After how many minutes does the faster first catch the slower?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A4 min
  • B8 min
  • C1.6 min
  • D2 min

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The gap ahead of the faster rider is half a lap, 600 m. Relative speed km/h m/min. Time min. (8 min uses a full lap.)
Answer: A) 4 min

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