SOLUTION: a class walked a total of 9.8 miles and it took them 179 minutes. What is the closest estimate of their time per mile to finish.

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Question 732536: a class walked a total of 9.8 miles and it took them 179 minutes. What is the closest estimate of their time per mile to finish.
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a class walked a total of 9.8 miles and it took them 179 minutes. What is the closest estimate of their time per mile to finish.
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r = d/t = 9.8/179 mi/minute
1/r = 179/9.8 mins/mile = 895/49 min/mile
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=~ 18.265 mins/mile