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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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The Norfolk Times recently sponsored a "Sail Around the World" race that pitted dozens of sailors against each other to see who could circumnavigate the globe, solo, in the fewest number of days. The first racer finished in 270 days, and another finished every 4 days after that until day 286. Using only the clues below, match each sailor who actually finished the race to his or her boat type (one of which was a sloop), and determine how many days it took them to complete their circumnavigation. A. Debra Decker took 4 fewer days to finish than the competitor in the schooner. B. Wendell Orr didn't finish in exactly 282 days. C. Neal Bundt was either the competitor who finished in 270 days or the competitor in the catamaran. D. Of Neal Bundt and Ed Alexander, one finished in 286 days and the other used the ketch. E. The person who finished in 270 days used the gaff cutter. F. Neal Bundt took 12 more days to finish than Gil Baxter.

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