document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=230813>Question 230813</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> At a NASCAR track, the distance per lap is 2 miles. Lou drives his car at a constant rate of 160 miles per hour. Red drives his car at a constant rate of 170 miles per hour. How long will it take before Red gains 2 laps in relation to Lou? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "2 laps = 4 miles<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Red is gaining at 10 mph (170-160)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4 miles/10 mph = 0.4 hours = 24 minutes </SPAN>\n" );
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