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A crime suspect fled the scene when police officers entered the building. How far could he run in 10 minutes if he can run 5 miles per hour?

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(5 mi/hr) x (1hr/60min) x (10min) = 5 x 10 / 60 = 5/6 mile

(5/6 mile) x (1,760 yd/mile) = 1,466 and 2/3 yards
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