Question 1201375: Mai runs each lap in 6 minutes. She will run less 42 than minutes today.
What are the possible numbers of laps she will run today?
Found 3 solutions by math_tutor2020, ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = number of laps she runs
6x = number of total minutes she runs
total time < 42
6x < 42
6x/6 < 42/6
x < 7
She ran less than 7 laps today.
If x is a positive integer, then it can be selected from the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
x = 7 is not part of the list
1 lap = 6*1 = 6 minutes
2 laps = 6*2 = 12 minutes
3 laps = 6*3 = 18 minutes
4 laps = 6*4 = 24 minutes
5 laps = 6*5 = 30 minutes
6 laps = 6*6 = 36 minutes
7 laps = 6*7 = 42 minutes
Answer by ikleyn(52787)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
Mai runs each lap in 6 minutes. She will run less 42 than minutes today.
What are the possible numbers of laps she will run today?
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To the solution by the other tutor, I want to add that 0 (zero) laps is also a possible solution,
which is NOT EXCLUDED by the condition and should be, therefore, included to the list of possible solutions.
Also, the natural order of words in your post is violated, making strange impression.
Do you really want to scare your readers ?
Answer by greenestamps(13200)  (Show Source):
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