Question

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The graph shows the distances traveled by two bikers.

A third biker travels 24 miles in 3 hours.

How does the third biker compare with Biker 1 and Biker 2?



A.
The third biker is slower than both Biker 1 and Biker 2.

B.
The third biker is faster than both Biker 1 and Biker 2.

C.
The third biker is faster than Biker 1 but slower than Biker 2.

D.
The third biker is faster than Biker 2 but slower than Biker 1.

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Answer 1

biker 1 travels 40 miles in 4 hours from the graph so it travels 10 miles per hour and 30 miles for 3 hours.
biker 2 travels 45 miles in 5 hours from the graph so it travels 9 miles per hour and 27 miles for 3 hours.
Therefore, third biker is slower than both of them. it is A.