The dog runs .4 miles per minute because 24 / 60 = <<24/60=.4>>.4

The rabbit runs .25 miles per minute because 15 / 60 = <<15/60=.25>>.25

We know that .4(Number of Minutes) = .25(Number of Minutes) + .6

Therefore .15(Number of Minutes) = .6

Therefore (Number of Minutes) = 4

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Erik's dog can run 24 miles per hour. It is chasing a rabbit that can run 15 miles per hour. The rabbit has a head start of .6 miles. How many minutes does it take for the dog to catch up to the rabbit?
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Erik's dog can run 24 miles per hour. It is chasing a rabbit that can run 15 miles per hour. The rabbit has a head start of .6 miles. How many minutes does it take for the dog to catch up to the rabbit?
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