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Question 962047: jennifer paddles her canoe 3.5 miles in 2.5 hours. how long would it take her to go 8 miles
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, Alan3354:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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D=RT
3.5=R*2.5
R=3.5/2.5
R=1.4 MPH.
D=1.4*8=11.2 MILES ANS.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
jennifer paddles her canoe 3.5 miles in 2.5 hours. how long would it take her to go 8 miles
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r = d/t = 3.5/2.5 = 1.4 mi/hr
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t = d/r = 8/1.4
t = 40/7 hours