Question

The runner’s time to complete his 3rd marathon was 10% less than the time to complete his first marathon. If he finished his 3rd race in 279 minutes, how long did he take to run his first, original marathon?

Answer 1

27.9

Explanation:

279 divided by 10, when you get your answer than that should be it.

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Answer 2

362.7

10% of 279 is 83.7

83.7 + 279 = 362.7

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