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You and your friend skate at the same rate. You complete 7 laps in 9 minutes. How long does your friend take to complete 14 laps?

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Answer:

18 minutes

Explanation:

Since my friend goes at the same rate as me, 7 laps in 9 minutes, you can multiply both sides of the ratio to get 14 laps in 18 minutes.

Hope this helps! :)

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