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Sue ran the first 12 miles of the 24-mile Fun Run in 72 minutes. Her rate decreased by 2 miles per hour in the second half of the race. How long did it take Sue to run the second half of the Fun Run?please show how to do this

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Answer:90 minutes or 1.30 hoursStep-by-step explanation:In 72 minutes, Sue ran 12 miles per hourIn 1 minute, Sue ran 12/72 miles per hourIn 60 minutes, Sue ran (12/72)*60 miles per hour= 10 miles per hourRemaining miles after completing 12 miles in 72 minutes = (24-12) = 12 miles.If the mileage decreases to 2 miles per hour, he will now run = (10 - 2) = 8 miles per hour.Now, 1 hour = 60 minutesSue can run 8 miles in 60 minutesSue can run 1 miles in 60/8 minutesSue can run 12 miles in (60/8)*12 minutes= 90 minutes or 1.30 hours