document.write( "Question 763564: An athlete runs 8 miles, first at a slower speed and then at a faster speed. The total time spent running is 1 hour. If the athlete runs 1/3 hour at 6 miles per hour, find the second speed. \n" ); document.write( "
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Distance = Time * Speed
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\n" ); document.write( "Therefore the athlete ran the 6 miles (8 - 2)
\n" ); document.write( "in 2/3 hr.
\n" ); document.write( "6hr/2/3 = 9mph
\n" ); document.write( "Second speed = 9mph.
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