Kumar Chandan
Kumar Chandan
9 years ago

A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. A completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same point. After what time will they again at the starting point ?

A. 26 minutes and 18 seconds

B. 42 minutes and 36 seconds

C. 45 minutes

D. 46 minutes and 12 seconds

E. None of these

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A complete his round in 252 seconds.

B completes his round in 308 seconds.

C completes his round in 198 seconds.

They will agian at starting together after,

LCM of 252, 308 and 198.

252 = 2 *2 *3*3*7

308 = 2 *2*7*11

198 = 2 *3*3*11

Required LCM = 2*2*3*3*7*11 = 2772 seconds = 46 minutes 12 seconds.


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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Pavithra S
    Pavithra S :
    1 year ago

    Pls clarify answer 2772÷60.it will be 46.1
    How answe is 46min12seconds??

  2. Dr.Satish Chandra
    Dr.Satish Chandra :
    4 years ago

    Option d) as by Examveda Team Solution Is Right.

  3. Gangadhar
    Gangadhar :
    9 years ago

    b

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