Time (hours)
1
2
3
4
5
Distance (miles)
24.5
49
73.5
98
122.5

Suppose that a bicyclist is riding at a steady speed. The table represents the distance she travels in a given period of time. Use the graph to select how far she would travel in 8 hours time.
a.
220.5 miles
c.
147 miles
b.
196 miles
d.
171.5 miles

Question

Time (hours)
1
2
3
4
5
Distance (miles)
24.5
49
73.5
98
122.5

Suppose that a bicyclist is riding at a steady speed. The table represents the distance she travels in a given period of time. Use the graph to select how far she would travel in 8 hours time.
a.
220.5 miles
c.
147 miles
b.
196 miles
d.
171.5 miles

mathmale · Answer

You can assume that the rider's speed is always the same.  This greatly simplifies matters.

You want to know how far the rider rides in 8 hours, but the table only goes up to 5 hours?

Which two numbers, neither = to 8, when added together, equal 8?

Both of these numbers show up in the table under "time."  Write down the corresponding 2 distances traveled and sum them up.

decarr432 · Answer

Or from hour one to hour two we can notice that there is an increase of 24.5 so simply take 24.5*8 and you will have your answer :D @Pikachu1234567