Question

EASY MATH PLEASE HELP!! : )

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A marathon is a 26.2 mile run. Four friends wanted to run an equal amount of the race. The first runner developed an injury after 0.7 miles. How much will each of the remaining runners have to run?
A) 12 miles
B) 6.55 miles
C) 8.5 miles
D) 13.1 miles

Answer 1

C) 8.5 miles

Explanation:

26.2-.7=25.5

25.5/3=8.5

Answer 2

Hello! answer: 8.5 miles

Explanation:

26.2 - 0.7 = 25.5 25.5 ÷ 3 = 8.5 therefore each runner has 8.5 miles each to run HOPE THAT HELPS!