If the number you are rounding is followed by 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, round the number up (+1).
If the number you are rounding is followed by 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, round the number down (no change).
Answer:
[A] It will take 24 minutes for Joe and Charmaine to meet again at the starting line.
[B] Joe will complete 2 laps
[C] Charmaine will complete 3 laps.
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor two numbers 12 and 8:
12 = 2×2×3
8 = 2×2×2
Find LCM of 12 and 8:
Lcm of 12 and 8 - 2×2×3×2 = 24
Therefore,
[A] How much time does it take for them to meet again at the starting line?
It will take 24 minutes for Joe and Charmaine to meet again at the starting line.
[B] How many laps does Joe complete
Joe will complete 2 laps
[C] How many laps does Charmaine complete?
Charmaine will complete 3 laps.
<u>~lenvy~</u>
