Two skaters $A$ and $B$ of weights in the ratio $5 : 7$ start facing each other $6\,metres$ apart on a horizontal smooth surface. They pull on a rope stretched between them. How far has each moved when they meet?

  • A

    Both have moved $3\,m$

  • B

    $A$ moves $4\,m$ and $B$ moves $2\,m$

  • C

    $A$ moves $2.5\,m$ and $B$ moves $3.5\,m$

  • D

    $A$ moves $3.5\,m$ and $B$ moves $2.5\,m$

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