Question

Two runners begin running laps around a one-mile track at the same time. The first runner completes a mile every 6 minutes and the second runner completes a mile every 8 minutes. After how long will the first runner lap the second runner?

Answer 1

after 24 minutes

Explanation:

It'll be the first runner's 4th lap and the second runner's 3rd lap.

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

simpley look up the lcm of 6 and 8 and youll get the answer... very simple