Multiple choice

One trip around a running track is 440 yards. One jogger can complete one lap in 8 minutes, the other can complete it in 6 minutes. How long will it take for both joggers to arrive at their starting point together if they start at the same time and maintain their jogging pace?

  1. 12 minutes

  2. 16 minutes

  3. 20 minutes

  4. 24 minutes

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D Correct answer
Explanation

LCM of 6 and 8: Multiples of 6 = 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 Multiples of 8 = 8, 16, 24, 32 So, LCM of 6 and 8 = 24