BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

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

Expert replies
by M7MBA » Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:10 am

Timer

00:00

Answers

A

B

C

D

E

Stats

Difficulty

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

Source: Manhattan GMATSource: Manhattan GMAT
Join the discussion
Source: — Problem Solving |