Which Individual's Activity Had the Highest Calorie Cost?​

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?​

• A)Sara,who weighs 145 lb and did step aerobics (0.062 cal/lb/min)for 35 minutes
• B)Ben,who weighs 180 lb and walked on the treadmill (0.048 cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes​
• C)​Mary,who weighs 120 lb and rode her bike (0.076 cal/lb/min)for 20 minutes
• D)​Andrew,who weighs 163 lb and swam (0.058 cal/lb/min)for 30 minutes
• E)​Kia,who weighs 185lb and ran on the treadmill (0.061cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes

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