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Seth and Eva are biking on a trail.

Seth begins 8 miles ahead of Eva and bikes at an average speed of 4 miles per hour.
Eva bikes at an average speed of 6 miles per hour.

How much time will it take for Eva to catch up with Seth on the trail?

User BJovke
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Answer:

It will take Eva 4 hours to catch up with Seth on the trail.

User Mobin
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Answer:

It will take Eva 4 hours to catch up with Seth on the trail.

Explanation:

1. Seth: 4/hour Eva: 6/hour

2. Hour 1: S:12 E:6

Hour 2: S:16 E:12

Hour 3: S:20 E:18

Hour 4: S:24 E:24

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