To increase her endurance, a speed skater decides to include running as part of her workout. During her workout, she will run for 10 kilometres at a constant speed. After running, she will speed skate for 5 kilmotres at 12 km/h faster than she can run. If her entire workout lasts for 1 hour, how fast can this athlete run? Round to the nearest hundredth.

To increase her endurance, a speed skater decides to include running as part of her workout. During her workout, she will run for 10 kilometres at a constant speed. After running, she will speed skate for 5 kilmotres at 12 km/h faster than she can run. If her entire workout lasts for 1 hour, how fast can this athlete run? Round to the nearest hundredth.

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.4: Series And Their Notations

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