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prealgebra junior

Problem

Eric plans to compete in a triathlon. He can average miles per hour in the -mile swim and miles per hour in the -mile run. His goal is to finish the triathlon in hours. To accomplish his goal what must his average speed in miles per hour, be for the -mile bicycle ride?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Since , Eric takes hours for the swim. Then, he takes hours for the run. So he needs to take hours for the mile bike. This is
Final answer
A