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Swimming requires 510 Calories per hour. How many pounds could be lost by swimming 2 and half hour each day for 4 days if no extra calories are consumed? (3500 Calories are equivalent to 1 lb.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 305E: Mike, an experienced bricklayer, can build a wall in 3 hours, while his son, who is learning, can do...

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Swimming requires 510 Calories per hour. How many pounds could be lost by swimming 2 and half hour

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