SOLUTION: A cyclist traveling at a constant speed completes five-sevenths of a trip in 1/3h. In how many additional hours will the cyclist complete the entire trip?

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Question 910842: A cyclist traveling at a constant speed completes five-sevenths of a trip in
1/3h.
In how many additional hours will the cyclist complete the entire trip?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
| Cross Multiplying to solve
(5/7)x = 1/3
x = (1/3)(7/5) = 7/15 hr

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