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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?

User Wilmar
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Answer:

after 24 minutes

Explanation:

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

User Noeldiaz
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

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

User Fabien ESCOFFIER
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