SOLUTION: In a charity triathlon, Mark ran half the distance and swam a quarter of the distance. When he took a quick break to get a drink of Gatorade, he was just starting to bike the remai

Question 895867: In a charity triathlon, Mark ran half the distance and swam a quarter of the distance. When he took a quick break to get a drink of Gatorade, he was just starting to bike the remaining 15 miles. What was the total distance of the race?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S = .25x (swimming is a quarter of the distance)
R = .50x (running is half)
Therefore, B = .25x (the remaining distance)
We're given B as 15 miles
If B is 15 miles, and it's .25 of the total distance, how far is the total?
.25x = 15
Divide each side by .25
x = 60 miles
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