选择题

2010 AMC 8 Problem 8: Relative Motion

As Emily is riding her bicycle on a long straight road, she spots Emerson skating in the same direction 1/2 mile in front of her. After she passes him, she can see him in her rear mirror until he is 1/2 mile behind her. Emily rides at a constant rate of 12 miles per hour, and Emerson skates at a constant rate of 8 miles per hour. For how many minutes can Emily see Emerson?

A.
6
B.
8
C.
12
D.
15
E.
16