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The position d of bicyclist (measured in kilometres) is a linear function of time t (measured in minutes). At time t= 5 minutes, the position is d= 7 km. If the bicyclist travels 7 km for every 5 minutes, find the position of the bicyclist for time t= 15 minutes.

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Answer:

21 km

Explanation:

If the bicyclist travels 7 km for every 5 minutes then it is directly proportional

5 min 7 km

15 min x


x=(15\cdot7)/(5)=3\cdot7=21\,km

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