SOLUTION: Ryan takes 20 minutes to complete the first 1/3 of the 2.4 mile swim of the ironman triathlon he entered. He stays at the same pace through the rest of the swim section. How many
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Question 838659: Ryan takes 20 minutes to complete the first 1/3 of the 2.4 mile swim of the ironman triathlon he entered. He stays at the same pace through the rest of the swim section. How many minutes does it take Ryan to complete the entire 2.4 mile swim?
Please help, trying to help my 6th grader understand this assignment. Thanks
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20*3=60 minutes
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