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tom run cross country. he runs 5 miles in 35 minutes. he runs 20 miles in 140 minutes if he keeps the same pace how long will it take him to run 15 miles?

User Radium
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Answer:

105 Minutes

Explanation:

Important Info:

5 Miles = 35 Minutes

20 Miles = 140 Minutes

Question to answer:

15 Miles = [ ? ]

Explanation/Solution:

Since 35/5=7 and 140/20 = 7

So 15 x 7 = 105

Hence, the answer is 105 Minutes.

Note: Velocity = Distance/Time and Time = Distance/Velocity

User Brad Schoening
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Answer:

105

Explanation:

5 ÷ 35 = 7

140 ÷ 20 = 7

15 · 7 = 105

I hope this helps!

User Jason Warner
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