SOLUTION: Ken wants to swim 20 yards out into the ocean. He swims out 5 yards in 4 seconds but then in one second a wave pushes him back 2 yards. If this cycle continues, how long will it ta
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Question 274651: Ken wants to swim 20 yards out into the ocean. He swims out 5 yards in 4 seconds but then in one second a wave pushes him back 2 yards. If this cycle continues, how long will it take Ken to get 20 yards out for first time, even if only for an instant? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ken wants to swim 20 yards out into the ocean. He swims out 5 yards in 4 seconds but then in one second a wave pushes him back 2 yards. If this cycle continues, how long will it take Ken to get 20 yards out for first time, even if only for an instant?
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