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Two cyclists start on a circular track from a given point but in opposite directions with speeds of 7 m/sec and 8 m/sec respectively. If the circumference of the circle is 300 metres, after what time will they meet at the starting point for the first time?

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300 sec
LCM(300/7 , 300/8) = 300
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Relative Speed:7+8=15m/sec

L/a+b=300/15=>20m/sec
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60 sec
they take same time to reach that point
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