Vicky and Vikram start running simultaneously around a
rectangular track of length 800m from the same point at speeds of 35 km/hr and 25 km/hr. When will they meet for the first time anywhere on the track if they are moving in opposite directions?
A42 secCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
B36 secCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
C48 secCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
D60 secCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Relative speed = 35 + 25 = 60 km/hrs Time taken to meet for the first time = length of the track/ relative speed => 800 / (35 + 25) => (800 x 18)/(60 x 5) = 48 sec