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The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?
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The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?
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The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week? Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
I don't know how you would solve it. I would divide 110 by 7 and then subtract one if it comes out even, or round down if not. That would account for the fact that being done running for the week doesn't really count as a "break" per se.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The cross country team runs about 110 miles a week. If they stop for a break about every 7 miles, how many breaks do they take each week?
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110/7 = 15 5/7
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Ans: 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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