Problema Solution

Kevin and Kelly decide to go for a run. Kevin wants to get a really good work and decides to let Kelly have a 2 mile head start. If Kelly runs a 8 min/mile pace and Kevin runs a 6 min/mile pace. How long will it take Kevin to catch up to Kelly?

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let afer x miles they meet

A.T.Q.   8x - 6x = 2

               2x = 2 

                 x = 1

i.e. they meet after 1 mile of travel and it takes 1 min.