document.write( "Question 1060657: Ike and Tina are at the track competing in a bike race. They begin at the starting line at the same time. Tina completes one lap every 6 minutes and ike completes one lap every 8 minutes. How many minutes after they begin do they first cross the starting line together? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #675529 by ikleyn(52809)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "In 24 minutes.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Tina will complete 4 laps at that time, \n" ); document.write( "Ike will complete 3 laps.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Notice 24 = LCM(6,8).\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |