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document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have been working on this math problem for awhile now and I can't seem to figure it out and I was wondering if someone could help me? Please and Thank You!! I would deeply appreciate it!!\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "During the first 20 mi of a 50 mi bicycle race, Roger's average speed was 16 mi/h. What must his average speed be during the remainder of the race if he is to finish the race in less than 2.5h? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "20 miles at 16mph consumes 20/16 hours, = 1.25 hours.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "That leaves 1.25 hours to go the remaining 30 miles.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "30/1.25 = 24 mph<BR>\n" );
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