SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC MTS - 29/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q12

In a circular race of 1 km, two persons X and Y start with the speed of 9 km/h and 18 km/h, respectively, at the same time from the same point. When will they meet for the first time at the starting point when running in the same direction?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 400 sec.

Relative speed of X and Y = 18 - 9 = 9 km/h

Time = 1/9 hr

⇒ 60 × 60 × 1/9 = 400 sec