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Three cyclists simultaneously start racing on a circular track at 7 am. It takes them 10 minutes, 25 minutes and 15 minutes respectively to complete the round. If all of them start at the same point and go in same direction, when will they meet again at the start point?

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9:30 am is the answer
User Hcvst
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Answer:

9:30 am

Explanation:

factors of 10; 5 and 2

factors of 15; 5 and 3

factors of 25; 5 and 5

calculate lcm so, 5x5x3x2 =150

150 mins = 2hr 30mins

7am+2hr30min = 9:30 am

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