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The time it takes a runner to complete a race is inversely related to the speed of the runner if a runner can complete a race in 40 minutes while running at 8 mph how long will it take the runner to complete the race running at 9 mph t



User Cheffe
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35.6 minutes

S = v*t = 8 * 40/60 = 16/3 m
=> t = s/v = 16/(3*9) = 35.555555 minutes
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