A circular running path is 1452 m in circumference. Two men start from the…
2023
A circular running path is 1452 m in circumference. Two men start from the same point and walk in opposite direction at the speed of 7.5 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. When will they meet for the first time?
- A.
5.17 min
- B.
5.28 min
- C.
5.71 min
- D.
5.82 min
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Correct answer: B
The two men walk in opposite directions, so their relative speed is 7.5 + 9 = 16.5 km/h = 275 m/min. Time to meet = 1452 / 275 = 5.28 minutes.