2009 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 4: Difference between revisions
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Since <math>d=rt</math>, Eric takes <math>\frac{\frac{1}{4}}{2}=\frac{1}{8}</math> hours for the swim. Then, he takes <math>\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}</math> hours for the run. So he needs to take <math>2-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{11}{8}</math> hours for the <math>15</math> mile run. This is <math>\frac{15}{\frac{11}{8}}=\frac{120}{11} \frac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}</math> | Since <math>d=rt</math>, Eric takes <math>\frac{\frac{1}{4}}{2}=\frac{1}{8}</math> hours for the swim. Then, he takes <math>\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}</math> | ||
hours for the run. So he needs to take <math>2-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{11}{8}</math> hours for the <math>15</math> mile run. This is <math>\frac{15}{\frac{11}{8}}=\frac{120}{11} \frac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}</math> | |||
<math>\longrightarrow \fbox{A}</math> | <math>\longrightarrow \fbox{A}</math> | ||
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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?
Solution
Since 
, Eric takes 
hours for the swim. Then, he takes 
hours for the run. So he needs to take 
hours for the mile run. This is 
See also
| 2009 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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