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lucia and quinn train for a bike race. lucia bikes 46 miles in 240 minutes. quinn bikes 51 miles in 5 hours. Who bikes at a faster rate? Show your work.

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See picture hope it helps
lucia and quinn train for a bike race. lucia bikes 46 miles in 240 minutes. quinn-example-1
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Answer:

  • Lucia is faster

Explanation:

  • Speed = distance / time

Lucia:

  • 46 miles / 240 min = 46 miles / 4 hours = 11.5 mph

Quinn:

  • 51 miles / 5 hours = 10.2 mph

Lucia is faster as 11.5 mph > 10.2 mph

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