Solve the problem.
-Fred bicycles 6 km/h slower than Samantha. In the time it takes Fred to bicycle 22 km, Samantha travels 34 km. How fast does Fred bicycle?
A)22 km/h
B)17 km/h
C)11 km/h
D)5 km/h

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fred's speed is 11 km/h. Since Fred travels 22 km and Samantha 34 km in the same amount of time, and Samantha cycles 6 km/h faster, we can set up the equation 22/(x) = 34/(x+6), where x is Fred's speed. Solving for x gives us 11 km/h.

Solve the Problem. -Fred Bicycles 6 Km/h Slower Than Samantha. in the Time