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CAT/1995

Question . 136

A and B are running along a circular course of radius 7 km in opposite directions such that when they meet they reverse their directions and when they meet A will run at the speed of B and vice-versa. Initially, the speed of A is thrice the speed of B. Assume that they start from M0 and they first meet at M1 , then at M2 , next at M3 , and finally at M4

What is the shortest distance between M1 and M3 along the course?

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(a) Shortest distance between M1 and M3 along = 22 km