An Average Person Burns Off 100 Calories If They Bicycle

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Multiple Choice

An average person burns off 100 calories if they bicycle for 15 minutes at 9 mph. There are approximately 3,500 calories in one pound. Harry signed up at the local fitness center and spent 45 minutes on the stationary bicycle pedaling at a steady rate of 9 mph. How many calories did he burn? Did he use up a pound?

• A)4,500 calories; yes
• B)900 calories; no
• C)300 calories; no
• D)3,200 calories; no

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