SOLUTION: How would I solve this word problem? The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?

Question 784826: How would I solve this word problem?
The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I don't know how you would solve it. I would divide 110 by 7 and then subtract one if it comes out even, or round down if not. That would account for the fact that being done running for the week doesn't really count as a "break" per se.

John

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?
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110/7 = 15 5/7
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Ans: 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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