SOLUTION: emma and her mother jog along a mile-long circular path in opposite directions. They begin at the same place and time. Emma jogs at a pace of 4 miles/hour and her mother rums at

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Question 271809: emma and her mother jog along a mile-long circular path in opposite directions. They begin at the same place and time. Emma jogs at a pace of 4 miles/hour and her mother rums at 6 miles/hour. In how many minutes will they meet?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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they separate at a combined rate of 10 mph (6 + 4)

it takes 1/10 of an hour (6 min) for them to separate one mile ___ and meet, because the path is circular