SOLUTION: During swim team practice, Ruth swam the 100-yard race 3 times. Her fastest time was 52.3 seconds. Her slowest time was 56.3 seconds. Ruth's average time was 54.0 seconds. Expl

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Question 52119: During swim team practice, Ruth swam the 100-yard race 3 times. Her fastest time was 52.3 seconds. Her slowest time was 56.3 seconds. Ruth's average time was 54.0 seconds. Explain how to determins Ruth's time for the third race.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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(52.3+X+56.3)/3=54 OR (108.6+X)/3=54 OR 108.6+X=162 OR X=162-108.6 OR X=53.4
PROOF (52.3+53.4+56.3)/3=54 OR 162/3=54 OR 54=54