A and B start walking at the same time on a circular path with circumference 35 km. If they walk in the same direction at 4km/h and 5km/h respectively, after what time they will meet together ? (Note - Enter the answer in hours.)
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Why is this 80 points?
Their relative speed = 5-4 = 1km/h
Distance covered in 1 round = 1 3 5 = 3 5 hours
Because the path is circular, the position of A and B on the track after x hours is given by 4 x ( m o d 3 5 ) and 5 x ( m o d 3 5 ) , respectively.
When A and B are at the same position, 4 x ≡ 5 x ( m o d 3 5 ) .
So, 4 x − 5 x ≡ 0 ( m o d 3 5 ) .
Hence, − x ≡ 0 ( m o d 3 5 ) .
The smallest x > 0 that satisfies this condition is x = 3 5 hours.
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The two persons walk in the same direction. Therefore, their relative speed = 5-4=1 km/h.
Distance covered in 1 round on the circular path = 35 km.
So, They will meet after 1 3 5 = 35 hours. Hence, the answer is 35 hours.