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James hiked on two trails. The first trail was l 2/5 miles long, and the second trail was 5 times as long as the first trail. How many miles did James hike?​

James hiked on two trails. The first trail was l 2/5 miles long, and the second trail was 5 times as long as the first trail. How many miles did James hike?​
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James hiked on two trails. The first trail was l 2/5 miles long, and the second trail was 5 times as long as the first trail. How many miles did James hike?​

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6 2/5 miles is the correct answer.

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User Dusteh
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Answer:


6 (2)/(5) \: miles

Explanation:


First \: trail = 1 (2)/(5) = (7)/(5) \: miles \\ \\ second \: trail = 5 * first \: trail \\ \\ = 5 * (7)/(5) \\ \\ = 7 \: miles \\ \\ total \: length = (7)/(5) + 5 \\ \\ = (7 + 25)/(5) \\ \\ = (32)/(5) \\ \\ = 6 (2)/(5) \: miles

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