Question

Oscar is trying to incorporate more exercise into his busy schedule. He has several short

exercise routines he can complete at home. Last week, he worked out for a total of 35
minutes by doing 2 arm routines and 1 abdominal routine. This week, he has completed 4
arm routines and 1 abdominal routine and spent a total of 55 minutes exercising. How long
does each routine last?
minutes to complete, and an abdominal routine takes
An arm routine takes
minutes to complete.

Answer 1

The arm routine lasts 10 minutes, and the abs routine lasts 15 minutes.

Explanation:

Since Oscar is trying to incorporate more exercise into his busy schedule, and he has several short exercise routines he can complete at home, and last week, he worked out for a total of 35 minutes by doing 2 arm routines and 1 abdominal routine while That this week, he has completed 4 arm routines and 1 abdominal routine and spent a total of 55 minutes exercising, to determine how long does each routine last the following calculation must be performed:

2ARM + 1ABS = 35

4ARM + 1ABS = 55

4ARM + 1ABS - 2ARM - 1ABS = 55 - 35

2ARM = 20

ARM = 20/2

ARM = 10

2 x 10 + ABS = 35

ABS = 15

Therefore, the arm routine lasts 10 minutes, and the abs routine lasts 15 minutes.