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Two men are running in the same direction along a circle. They meet for the first time at a point diametrically opposite the starting point when the faster one is in his fifth round. Find the ratio of their speeds.

A.	7:9	B.	7:10
C.	9:7	D.	10:7

Answer and Explanation

Answer:9:7

Explanation:
When they meet, the faster man has completed 4 ½ rounds, whereas
=>The slower man has completed 3 ½ rounds. Since these distances have been covered in the same time, the ratio of distances = the ratio of speeds = 4.5 :3.5 = 9:7

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