SOLUTION: Sam runs 30 yards in 3.6 seconds if he keeps the same speed how long will it take him to run 70 yards?

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Question 1069663: Sam runs 30 yards in 3.6 seconds if he keeps the same speed how long will it take him to run 70 yards?
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Proportion:  30%2F3.6 = 70%2Ft.


Solution:    t = %283.6%2A70%29%2F30 = 1.2*7 = 8.4 seconds.


Answer.  8.4 seconds.