Dick takes twice as long as Jane to run any given distance. Starting at the same moment, Dick and Jane run towards each

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Dick takes twice as long as Jane to run any given distance. Starting at the same moment, Dick and Jane run towards each other from opposite ends of the schoolyard, a total distance of \(x,\) at their respective constant rates until they meet. What is the fraction of the total distance \(x\) that is covered by Jane?

(A) \(\dfrac{x}6\)

(B) \(\dfrac{x}3\)

(C) \(\dfrac{x}2\)

(D) \(\dfrac{2x}3\)

(E) \(\dfrac{3x}4\)

Answer: D

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