Both runners and walkers are participating in a marathon on exactly the same course. The walkers start at 6:45 AM, and

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Both runners and walkers are participating in a marathon on exactly the same course. The walkers start at 6:45 AM, and the runners begin at 8:00 AM. Bill is entered as a walker and is going to walk at a constant rate of 4 miles per hour. The fastest runner is going to be running at a constant rate of 9 miles per hour. How far will Bill have walked before he is passed by the fastest runner?

A. 4 miles
B. 5 miles
C. 8 miles
D. 9 miles
E. 10.5 miles

The OA is D
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