document.write( "Question 1068438: A takes one hour to run a certain distance. B takes 40 minutes to run the same distance.One day A started his running at 4 p.m and B started his running 10 minutes later. What is the time when B passes A? \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #683649 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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The distance in each of the described rates is its own distance unit.\r
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document.write( "A         1/60        t+10          d\r\n" );
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document.write( "B         1/40         t            d\r\n" );
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