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The runner’s time to complete his 3rd marathon was 10% less than the time to complete his first marathon. If he finished his 3rd race in 279 minutes, how long did he take to run his first, original marathon?

User Rmosolgo
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Answer:

27.9

Explanation:

279 divided by 10, when you get your answer than that should be it.

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User Csoltenborn
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362.7

10% of 279 is 83.7

83.7 + 279 = 362.7

sorry if i’m wrong
User Srikantha Ks
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