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3.Ronald loves to compete in triathlons. At a race a few months ago, hefinished in 290 minutes. At a race yesterday, he took 10% more time tofinish. What was his time at yesterday's race?

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Step-by-step explanation:

First we have to get 10% of 290 minutes:


290*(10)/(100)=290*0.1=29

If yesterday took him 10% MORE time to finish the race, it means that it took him 290min as a few months ago plus another 29 minutes

Answer:

Ronald's time at yesterday's race was 319 minutes

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