SOLUTION: A cyclist traveling at a constant speed completes five-sevenths of a trip in 1/3h. In how many additional hours will the cyclist complete the entire trip?

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Question 910842: A cyclist traveling at a constant speed completes five-sevenths of a trip in
1/3h.
In how many additional hours will the cyclist complete the entire trip?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285%2F7%29%2F%281%2F3%29hr+=+1%2Fx| Cross Multiplying to solve
(5/7)x = 1/3
x = (1/3)(7/5) = 7/15 hr