A man runs around a circular field of radius 50 m at a speed of 12 km/h. Find the total time taken (in minutes) to complete 20 full rounds of the circular field, using pi = 22/7 for calculation consistency.

Difficulty: Hard

Correct Answer: 220/7 min

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This question combines circumference of a circle with speed-time-distance conversion. You must compute the distance for one round using circumference = 2*pi*r, multiply by 20 rounds, then divide by speed. The main trick is converting 12 km/h into metres per minute so the units match metres and minutes.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Radius r = 50 m
  • Speed = 12 km/h
  • Number of rounds = 20
  • Circumference per round = 2 * pi * r
  • Use pi = 22/7
  • 1 km = 1000 m and 1 hour = 60 minutes


Concept / Approach:
Total distance = (circumference) * (rounds). Time = distance / speed, with consistent units (metres and minutes). Convert speed from km/h to m/min for easy division.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: One round distance = 2 * pi * r = 2 * (22/7) * 50 = 2200/7 m Step 2: Distance for 20 rounds = 20 * (2200/7) = 44000/7 m Step 3: Convert speed: 12 km/h = 12*1000 m / 60 min = 12000/60 = 200 m/min Step 4: Time = (44000/7) / 200 = 44000 / (1400) = 220/7 minutes


Verification / Alternative check:
220/7 ≈ 31.43 minutes. At 200 m/min, in about 31.43 minutes, distance covered ≈ 200 * 31.43 ≈ 6286 m, which matches 20 rounds of circumference about 314.16 m each (20 * 314.16 ≈ 6283 m). The slight difference is due to using pi = 22/7, so the result is consistent.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

110/7 min: corresponds roughly to only 10 rounds, not 20. 230/7 min and 200/7 min: come from incorrect speed conversion or circumference calculation. 90/7 min: far too small; would require a much higher speed than 12 km/h.


Common Pitfalls:
The most common error is forgetting to convert 12 km/h into m/min and directly dividing metres by km/h. Another mistake is using diameter instead of radius in circumference, or forgetting to multiply by 20 rounds. Always keep units consistent before dividing distance by speed.


Final Answer:
220/7 min

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