- A8th
- B15th
- C2nd
- D5th
Step-by-Step Solution
Per minute they close lap, so they meet every min. Both are at the start first at LCM(3, 5) = 15 min, which is the th meeting.
Answer: A) 8th
Two runners leave the starting point of a circular track together in opposite directions. One takes 3 minutes per lap and the other 5 minutes. At which of their meetings do they meet at the starting point for the first time?
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