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document.write( " How many hours of jogging at 5 1/2 mi/h would be needed for a 200-pound person to lose 5 pounds? (assume calorie consumption is just enough to maintain weight, with no activity.)
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document.write( " Jogging at 5 1/2 miles/h burns 740 calories/h.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #26007 by Nate(3500)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! About 3500 calories is equal to one pound! \n" ); document.write( "(5(3500))/740 = number of hours to jog \n" ); document.write( "(17500)/740 = number of hours to jog \n" ); document.write( "23.6486 = number of hours to jog \n" ); document.write( "23 hours and 39 minutes about .... \n" ); document.write( " |