44. Rya and Sampath start running laps from the same starting line at the same time and in the same direction on a certain indoor track. Rya completes one lap in 16 seconds, and Sampath completes the same lap in 28 seconds. Both continue running at their same respective rates and in the same direction for 10 minutes. What is the fewest number of seconds after starting that Rya and Sampath will again be at their starting line at the same time?

Answer and Explanation

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Correct Answer is G

Explanation

Ask the shortest time for two people to meet again at the starting point. Set as x seconds, x÷16 is an integer, and x÷28 has no remainder, that is, find the least common multiple of 16 and 28, which is 112