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Bob and Sue enter a race. Bob runs an average of 12 kilometers per hour, and Sue

ID: 3366990 • Letter: B

Question

Bob and Sue enter a race. Bob runs an average of 12 kilometers per hour, and Sue runs an average of 8 kilometers per hour. If Bob finishes 2 hours before Sue, how long is the race?
24 km 96 km 48 km 36 km Bob and Sue enter a race. Bob runs an average of 12 kilometers per hour, and Sue runs an average of 8 kilometers per hour. If Bob finishes 2 hours before Sue, how long is the race?
24 km 96 km 48 km 36 km Bob and Sue enter a race. Bob runs an average of 12 kilometers per hour, and Sue runs an average of 8 kilometers per hour. If Bob finishes 2 hours before Sue, how long is the race?
24 km 96 km 48 km 36 km

Explanation / Answer

Bob takes time = D/12

Sue takes time = D/8

(D/8)-(D/12) = 2

D = 48

Option C is Correct