Question

Marisol has a bicycle with wheels of 29 inches in diameter. Eliza has a bicycle with wheels of 26 inches in diameter. Both women pedal their bicycles so that the wheels turn at a constant rate of 150 revolutions per minute. Which statement compares the speeds of the two women? (Note: 1 mile = 5,280 feet)

Answer 1

Answer:

Marisol travels approximately 1.34 miles per hour faster than Eliza.

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm honestly not sure why... maybe I skipped a step in conversions, but I got Marisol travels approximately 2.68 miles per hour faster than Eliza the first time I tried and was incorrect. BUT I CAN TELL YOU THAT EDGENUITY SAYS C IS CORRECT!! If someone could provide an explanation, that would be lovely:)

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is D: Marisol travels approx. 2.68 miles per hour faster than Eliza

Step-by-step explanation:

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