Question

At the city triathlon, athletes bike 110 miles, run a 23.5 miles marathon, and swim. If the total distance of this triathlon is 135.7 miles, how far de the athletes swim?

Answer 1

Answer: 2.20 miles

Explanation:

The triathlon involves the bike race, swimming and the marathon.

You are given the distance for the marathon, the biking and the total distance.

Total distance = Swimming + Marathon + Biking

135.7 = Swimming + 23.5 + 110

Swimming = 135.7 - 23.5 - 110

Swimming = 2.20 miles