document.write( "Question 1030659: A long distance runner does a first lap around a track in exactly 50 seconds. As she tires, each subsequent lap takes 20% longer than the previous one. How long does she take to run 3 laps? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #646992 by jorel555(1290)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First lap: 50 seconds \n" ); document.write( "2nd lap: 50 x 1.2 seconds=60 seconds \n" ); document.write( "3rd lap: 60 x 1.2 seconds=72 seconds\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Total time:50+60+72 secs=182 seconds!!!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |