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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2772 seconds

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can i explain how ??plz

OpenStudy (anonymous):

take LCM of all 3 numbers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Assume they met at time x. Then x should be a common multiplier of the 3 numbers since all 3 runners have to run a COMPLETE circular stadium.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but the maximum time so that all can again meet at the starting point will be maximum time by the any one of them right .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nope . It is not necessary .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay i got it

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