SOLUTION: one trip around a track is 4440yrds. one jogger takes 8 minutes while the other take six minutes. how long will it take for both of the joggers to arrive together if they start at

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: one trip around a track is 4440yrds. one jogger takes 8 minutes while the other take six minutes. how long will it take for both of the joggers to arrive together if they start at       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 389279: one trip around a track is 4440yrds. one jogger takes 8 minutes while the other take six minutes. how long will it take for both of the joggers to arrive together if they start at the same time and maintain their pace?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one trip around a track is 4440yrds. one jogger takes 8 minutes while the other take six minutes. how long will it take for both of the joggers to arrive together if they start at the same time and maintain their pace?
:
Find the least common multiple of 8 and 6, that would be 24 min
:
One would make exactly 3 rounds
the other makes exactly 4 rounds