SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 29th August 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q30

Aman and Priya start jogging around a park at the same time and from the same point. Aman takes 20 minutes to complete one lap, and Priya takes 15 minutes. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

They will meet again at the starting point after a time equal to the Least Common Multiple (LCM).

20 = 2² × 5

15 = 3 × 5

LCM = 2² × 3 × 5 = 60 minutes