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Shawna is a member of the swim team. She can swim 3 laps in 3 minutes

and 21 seconds. If Shawna swims at the same pace, how long would it take
her to swim 8 laps?

Plzz show work

User Shaolang
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Answer:

8 mins 56 secs

Explanation:

3 minutes and 21 seconds divided by 3 laps is 1.07 so it takes her 1 minute and 0.7 sec for each lap then u just multuply 1.07 by 8 and u get 8.56 meaning 8 mins and 56 secs. hope i helped :)

User Jason Rogers
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