Question 61
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Running in opposite directions from the same point, two runners first meet when together they have covered one lap.
II. Running in the same direction from the same point, the faster runner first meets the slower one when he has run one more lap than him.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
I: their distances add up to the lap when they meet. True.
II: their distances differ by one lap when the faster catches up. True.
- Concept
- Meetings on a circular track
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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