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You run at a steady rate of 7 minutes per mile in a cross-country race. You finish after 21 minutes in fourth place. How long is the race?

You run at a steady rate of 7 minutes per mile in a cross-country race. You finish after 21 minutes in fourth place. How long is the race?
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You run at a steady rate of 7 minutes per mile in a cross-country race. You finish after 21 minutes in fourth place. How long is the race?

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User Jake Ball
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21 minutes/ 7 minutes per mile = 3 miles.
The race is 3 miles. Hope this helps!
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