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Question 48144: Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

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Answer by cowess(34) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's say his rate walking was X mph.
Then:
+8%2FX+%2B+12%2F10X+=+5
+%2810%2A8+%2B+12%29%2F10X+=5
+92+=+5+%2A+10X+
X= 92/50 = 46/25