Solve
-Two Bicyclists, One Averaging $10 \mathrm { mph }$ And One Averaging

question 148

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-Two bicyclists, one averaging $10 \mathrm { mph }$ and one averaging $16 \mathrm { mph }$ , start from the same point. The slower bicyclist arrives at the end of the course a half-hour after the other bicyclist. Find the distance of the ride. Round to the nearest whole mile.

• A) \(21 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(8 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(13 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 6 } \mathrm { mi }\)

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