SOLUTION: samuel has run for 45 minutes. if he has completed 60% of his run, how many minutes will samuel run in all?

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Question 431395: samuel has run for 45 minutes. if he has completed 60% of his run, how many minutes will samuel run in all?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the number of minutes will samuel run in all

Question states***

   .60x = 45min

      x = 45/.60

      x = 75min or  1hr and 15min



CHECKING our Answer***

   .60*75 = 45