SOLUTION: In a cross country race you run at a steady rate of 7 minutes per mile. After 21 minutes, you finish in fourth place. How long is race?

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Question 1070872: In a cross country race you run at a steady rate of 7 minutes per mile. After 21 minutes, you finish in fourth place. How long is race?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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The placement when finish is not important. How long the race, %281%2F7%29%2A21=3,
3 miles

Answer by ikleyn(52772) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Check your wording.

It is ABSOLUTELY out.