Two cyclist start on a circular track from a given point but in opposite direction with speeds of 7m...

Two cyclist start on a circular track from a given point but in opposite direction with speeds of 7m/s and 8m/s. If the circumference of the circle is 180meters, after what time will they meet at the starting point?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

12sec

Steps/Work

They meet every 180/7+8 = 12sec
Answer is B

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Two cyclist start on a circular track from a given point but in opposite direction with speeds of m / s and m / s. If the circumference of the circle is meters, after what time will they meet at the starting point?

Calculated Answer

12

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n2 / (n0 + n1).

n0 =7
n1 =8
n2 =180