2004 AMC 12A Problem 15
Problem 15 of 25IntermediateAlgebra
Brenda and Sally run in opposite directions on a circular track, starting at diametrically opposite points. They first meet after Brenda has run meters. They next meet after Sally has run meters past their first meeting point. Each girl runs at a constant speed. What is the length of the track in meters?
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Solution
Starting at opposite ends, when they first meet they have together run half the track. Between the first and second meetings, they together run a full track length.
Since Brenda runs at a constant speed and covered meters before the first meeting, she covers meters between the two meetings.
Adding Sally’s meters over that same interval gives a track length of meters.
Thus, the correct answer is C.