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Paula's time swimming in the triathlon was 1 hour 25 minutes. Her time biking was 5 hours longer than her swimming time. She ran for 4 hours 50 minutes. How long did it take her to complete all three parts of the race?

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Answer:

12 hrs 40 mins

Explanation:

1:25 + 6:25 + 4:50 = 11:100 -> 12:40

User Nathan Merrill
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Answer:

12 hours 40 minutes

Explanation:

Paula's total time was ...

swimming + biking + running

= 1:25 +(1:25 +5:00) +4:50 = 1:25 +6:25 +4:50 . . . . (hours:minutes)

= 7:50 +4:50 = 11:100 = 12:40

It took Paula 12 hours 40 minutes to complete the 3 parts of the race.

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