1) this is simply solving it, so if you divide 16 by 3, you end up getting 5 1/3
2) 3 1/2, by multiplying 7 by 1/2
3) 224, by multiplying 14 by 16
4) 54 mph, by dividing 324 by 6
5) blue, because only the 1/4 ribbon color would be collected after 3/4 mile
6) 7/8 - 3/8 equals 4/8, or 1/2 when simplified
Answer:
the cyclists rode at 35 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Assuming that the cyclists stopped, and accelerated instantaneously at the same speed than before but in opposite direction , then
distance= speed*time
since the cyclists and the train reaches the end of the tunnel at the same time and denoting L as the length of the tunnel :
time = distance covered by cyclists / speed of cyclists = distance covered by train / speed of the train
thus denoting v as the speed of the cyclists :
7/8*L / v = L / 40 mph
v = 7/8 * 40 mph = 35 mph
v= 35 mph
thus the cyclists rode at 35 mph
