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When I have walked 20% of the way to school, I have 1200 metres more to walk than when I have 20% of the walk remaining.

How far, in metres, is it from my home to my school?

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Answer:

The house is 2000 meters from the school.

Explanation:

Given that, when I have walked 20% of the way to school, I have 1200 meters more to walk than when I have 20% of the walk remaining, to determine how far, in meters, is it from my home to my school the following calculation has to be done:

100 - 20 = 80

80 = 20 + 1200

80 - 20 = 1200

60 = 1200

1200/60 = 20

20 x 100 = 2000

Therefore, the house is 2000 meters from the school.

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