SOLUTION: Hikers climb 1/8 of trail on the first day, 4/7 on the second day and the remaining 1/3 (8 Km) on the third day. How long is the trail?

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Question 937575: Hikers climb 1/8 of trail on the first day, 4/7 on the second day and the remaining 1/3 (8 Km) on the third day. How long is the trail?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = total length of trail
x/3 = 8
x = 8*3
x = 24 km
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answer:
x = total length of trail = 24 km
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