Question
Penelope and Charlie started running together along a cross country track. When Charlie completed the track in 50 minutes, Penelope had run only 47 of the track. Penelope’s average speed was 96 m/min slower than Charlie’s.
  1. How long was the cross country track in m?
  2. Find Penelope’s average speed in m/min.
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Penelope and Charlie started running together along a cross country track. When Charlie completed the track in 50 minutes, Penelope had run only 47 of the track. Penelope’s average speed was 96 m/min slower than Charlie’s.
  1. How long was the cross country track in m?
  2. Find Penelope’s average speed in m/min.