Two ants start at 0 on the same number line. Ant A jumps 3 steps right each move; Ant B jumps 4 steps right each move. They jump together at the same time. After how many of their own jumps will Ant A first be on the same point as Ant B (other than the start)?

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After A makes 4 jumps. They meet at the LCM of 3 and 4, which is 12. Ant A reaches 12 in 12 ÷ 3 = 4 jumps (Ant B in 3 jumps).

Two ants start at 0 on the same number line.
Ant A jumps 3 steps right each move; Ant B jumps 4 steps right each move.
They jump together at the same time.
After how many of their own jumps will Ant A first be on the same point as Ant B (other than the start)?

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Two ants start at 0 on the same number line.Ant A jumps 3 steps right each move; Ant B jumps 4 steps right each move.They jump together at the same time.After how many of their own jumps will Ant A first be on the same point as Ant B (other than the start)?

Step-by-Step Solution

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More Class 6 Number Line Operations practice

Two ants start at 0 on the same number line.
Ant A jumps 3 steps right each move; Ant B jumps 4 steps right each move.
They jump together at the same time.
After how many of their own jumps will Ant A first be on the same point as Ant B (other than the start)?