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Problem 17 (2018 AMC 8)

AMC 8Normal

From module Word Problems

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Bella begins to walk from her house toward her friend Ella's house. At the same time, Ella begins to ride her bicycle toward Bella's house. They each maintain a constant speed, and Ella rides 55 times as fast as Bella walks. The distance between their houses is 22 miles, which is 10,56010,560 feet, and Bella covers 2122\frac{1}{2} feet with each step. How many steps will Bella take by the time she meets Ella?

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