1970 AHSME Problems/Problem 32

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Problem

$A$ and $B$ travel around a circular track at uniform speeds in opposite directions, starting from diametrically opposite points. If they start at the same time, meet first after $B$ has travelled $100$ yards, and meet a second time $60$ yards before $A$ completes one lap, then the circumference of the track in yards is

$\text{(A) } 400\quad \text{(B) } 440\quad \text{(C) } 480\quad \text{(D) } 560\quad \text{(E) } 880$

Solution

$\fbox{C}$

See also

1970 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 31
Followed by
Problem 33
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