The distance Carrie could run increased by 40% in a year by the end of the year Carrie was able to run 42 km how much was he able to run at the beginning of the year?

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Answer 1

We translate this into algebra.

42 km is 40% more than the distance at the beginning of the year.

42=1.4b

We then solve for b.

30=b

At the beginning of the year, he could run 30km.