SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 18/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q4

Two bicycle riders started at a speed of 7 m/sec and 8 m/sec on a circular path in opposite directions at the same point. If the circumference of the circle is 300 m, then in what time will they first meet?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 1  i.e.  20 sec.

Relative speed = 7 + 8 = 15 m/sec

Time to meet = 300 / 15 = 20 seconds