SOLUTION: Joe builds a road. On day 1, he finished 1/5 of the road plus 100 feet. On day 2 he finished 2/7 of the rest. There are still 500 feet left unfinished. How long is the road?

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Question 1163595: Joe builds a road. On day 1, he finished 1/5 of the road plus 100 feet. On day 2 he finished 2/7 of the rest. There are still 500 feet left unfinished. How long is the road?
Answer by ikleyn(52932) About Me  (Show Source):
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The solution is easily guessed:

The total length of the road is 1000 feet.