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Mary and Philip are in a race. Mary runs 5.47 meters per second and Philip runs 6.59 meters per second. How much farther ahead is Philip after 12 seconds?

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Answer:

Philip, after 12 seconds, is 13.44 meters farther ahead after 12 seconds

Explanation:

Philip

6.59 x 12 = 79.08

Mary

5.47 x 12 = 65.64

79.08 - 65.64 = 13.44

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