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To calculate: Time taken by J to run each lap.
Answer to Problem 16P
J took
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
J took
He ran first lap at
He ran second lap at
Table for first and second lap:
Rate | Time | Distance | |
First lap | 8.5 | ||
Second lap | 8 |
It is known that
For each lap, the distance travelled is same.
Thus,
Add 8.5t to both sides:
Divide both sides by 16.5:
Time taken for first lap:
Time taken for second lap:
Thus,
J took
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