SOLUTION: 'Jim rollerbladed the first 1,600 meters in 3 minutes. How long would it take him to rollerblade 10,000 meters?' I'm not sure if I did any of this correctly, so a step by step w

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Question 175078: 'Jim rollerbladed the first 1,600 meters in 3 minutes. How long would it take him to rollerblade 10,000 meters?'
I'm not sure if I did any of this correctly, so a step by step would be usefull, thanks.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
'Jim rollerbladed the first 1,600 meters in 3 minutes. How long would it take him to rollerblade 10,000 meters?
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x/10,000 = 3/1600
x = (3/1600)*10,000
x = 18.75 minutes
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Cheers,
Stan H.