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Your friend runs a 500 yard race with a goal to complete it in less than 3 minutes. If her average speed is 200 yards per minute, will she achieve her goal?

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Answer:

Yes she will.

Explanation

If there are 3 minutes and in 1 minute she can run 200 yards, then 200 times 3 = 600 yards

She can run 600 yards in 3 minutes

600 yards is greater than 500 yards so she is capable to do it.

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