SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 52

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

Three persons A, B and C can complete one round of circular track in 8, 15 and 20 minutes respectively. If they start together at 8 AM from a certain point, at which time will they be together again at the starting point?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 10 AM

They start together and complete the track in 8, 15 and 20 minutes respectively.

So, they will meet after (LCM of 8, 15, 20) minutes.

⇒ 120 minutes = 2 hours

So, the time will be (8 + 2) = 10 AM