Melissa rode her bike for hours and traveled miles. Nick rode his bike for hours and traveled miles. Determine who was riding at a faster speed, and by how many miles per hour (round to the nearest hundredth).
A.
Nick rode approximately 8.8 mph faster than Melissa.
B.
Melissa rode approximately 4.24 mph faster than Nick.
C.
Nick rode approximately 0.71 mph faster than Melissa.
D.
Melissa rode approximately 5.3 mph faster than Nick.

Question

Melissa rode her bike for  hours and traveled  miles. Nick rode his bike for  hours and traveled  miles. Determine who was riding at a faster speed, and by how many miles per hour (round to the nearest hundredth).
  A. 
Nick rode approximately 8.8 mph faster than Melissa.
  B. 
Melissa rode approximately 4.24 mph faster than Nick.
  C. 
Nick rode approximately 0.71 mph faster than Melissa.
  D. 
Melissa rode approximately 5.3 mph faster than Nick.

mathmale · Answer

I'm afraid you've left out crucial data!  

Melissa rode her bike for  (how many?) hours and traveled (how many?) miles.  And so on.  Please repost your question.

anonymous · Answer

Melissa rode her bike for 1 4/1 hours and traveled 14.4  miles. Nick rode his bike for 2 1/2 hours and traveled 18.2  miles. Determine who was riding at a faster speed, and by how many miles per hour (round to the nearest hundredth).
  A. 
Nick rode approximately 8.8 mph faster than Melissa.
  B. 
Melissa rode approximately 4.24 mph faster than Nick.
  C. 
Nick rode approximately 0.71 mph faster than Melissa.
  D. 
Melissa rode approximately 5.3 mph faster than Nick.

anonymous · Answer

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