2014 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 17
Problem
George walks mile to school. He leaves home at the same time each day, walks at a steady speed of miles per hour, and arrives just as school begins. Today he was distracted by the pleasant weather and walked the first mile at a speed of only miles per hour. At how many miles per hour must George run the last mile in order to arrive just as school begins today?
Solution
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