The Speed of a Bicycle Gear, in Revolutions Per Minute

question 30

Multiple Choice

The speed of a bicycle gear, in revolutions per minute, is inversely proportional to the number of teeth on the gear. If a gear with 50 teeth has a speed of 24 revolutions per minute, what will be the speed of a gear with 66 teeth? Round your answer to the nearest revolution per minute.

• A)19 revolutions per minute
• B)18 revolutions per minute
• C)23 revolutions per minute
• D)22 revolutions per minute
• E)17 revolutions per minute

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