document.write( "Question 569948: Cory and Melissa are racing electronic cars around a circular track. They begin at the same time going in the same direction. Cory's car completes a revolution in 50 seconds, while Melissa's car completes a revolution in 45 seconds. How long will it take them before both cars reach the starting point again simultaneously? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #367482 by josmiceli(19441)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mark their positions and the time when \n" ); document.write( "the faster car, Melissa's, makes a complete \n" ); document.write( "revolution. \n" ); document.write( "Melissa's 1st revolution: \n" ); document.write( "Cory's is 5 sec behind, which is \n" ); document.write( "of a revolution for Cory \n" ); document.write( "Melissa's 2nd revolution: \n" ); document.write( "Cory has lost another 5 sec. He is \n" ); document.write( "a revolution behind \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Melissa's 10th revolution: \n" ); document.write( "Cory has lost \n" ); document.write( "Melissa's 10 revolutions take \n" ); document.write( "In 450 sec they will meet at starting point\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |