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Each horse ride lasts 5 minutes with one minute pause in between for the next rider to get in the saddle . After every hour and a half the horses are given a rest . How many children can get an opportunity to ride a horse before they rest

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Answer:

15 rides for each horse

Explanation:

60 minutes in an hour

90 minutes in an hour and a half

6 minutes per ride (counting the re-saddle time )

90 min / 6 min/ride = 15 rides for each horse

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