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19.   Jim paddles from one shore of a lake three miles wide at 4 mph, and John paddles from the opposite shore at 5 mph. How long will they travel before they meet? 

    A. 20 minutes B. 27 minutes C. 1 hour, 24 minutes D. 3 hours

Jim is 1 mile away from John,so that means that it should take Jim at least an hour or two to get to John.I don't know if I expand this the right way.
Then this answer will have to be C or D for sure,if not please correct me.
Thank you any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

I meant to say explained this the right way.

Answer 2

.   From net earnings of $740 per month, Ginger Elliott must spend $200 for her portion of the rent on an apartment she shares with two friends. What percent of her net income is her rent payment? 

    A. 73 percent B. 32 percent C. 38 percent D. 27 percent

I have thought about it for a while and came up with D.Am I right?

Answer 3

Yes, Ginger pays 27 percent of her earnings on rent.

Answer 4

Thanks Ms.Sue!

Answer 5

You're welcome, Sarah.

Answer 6

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