What is the average speed of a bicyclist who finishes a 35 mile race in 5 hours?
A. 40 miles
B. 7 mph
C. .14 mph
D. 5 mph
To calculate the average speed of the bicyclist, you divide the total distance covered by the total time taken. In this case:
Distance covered = 35 miles
Time taken = 5 hours
Average speed = Distance covered / Time taken
= 35 miles / 5 hours
= 7 miles per hour (mph)
So the correct answer is:
B. 7 mph