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Question 924673: An amusement park line is moving about 4 feet every 15 minutes. At this rate, approximately how long will it take for a person at the back of the 50 foot line to reach the front of the line?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+d+=+r%2At+
+50+=+%28+4%2F15+%29%2At+
+t+=+%2815%2F4%29%2A50+
+t+=+187.5+
+187.5+%2F+60+=+3.125+
+187.5+-+3%2A60+=+7.5+
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It will take 3 hrs and 7.5 min