Question
Download Solution PDFThree friends A, B and C start running around a circular stadium and complete a single round in 24 seconds, 36 seconds and 30 seconds, respectively. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Time taken by A = 24 seconds
Time taken by B = 36 seconds
Time taken by C = 30 seconds
Formula used:
Time to meet = LCM of the times taken by A, B, and C
Calculation:
LCM of 24, 36, and 30 = 360 seconds
⇒ Time to meet = 360 seconds ÷ 60
⇒ Time to meet = 6 minutes
∴ The correct answer is 6 minutes.
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