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Question 6 Your best friend is adamant about competing in a mini-triathlon that consists of first a 2km endurance run, then a 2km hilly cycling, and lastly a 2km freestyle swim. She wants YOU, the mathematics expert, to design a guideline for her training. You determined that, to have a shot at winning, she must maintain an average speed of 5 km/h throughout the entire triathlon. She must run at 15 km/h and cycle at 30 km/h. What should be her swimming speed if she is to have a shot at winning?

Question 6 Your best friend is adamant about competing in a mini-triathlon that consists of first a 2km endurance run, then a 2km hilly cycling, and lastly a 2km freestyle swim. She wants YOU, the mathematics expert, to design a guideline for her training. You determined that, to have a shot at winning, she must maintain an average speed of 5 km/h throughout the entire triathlon. She must run at 15 km/h and cycle at 30 km/h. What should be her swimming speed if she is to have a shot at winning?

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Question 6 Your best friend is adamant about competing in a mini-triathlon that consists of first a 2km endurance run, then a 2km hilly cycling, and lastly a 2km freestyle swim. She wants YOU, the mathematics expert, to design a guideline for her training. You determined that, to have a shot at winning, she must maintain an average speed of 5 km/h throughout the entire triathlon. She must run at 15 km/h and cycle at 30 km/h. What should be her swimming speed if she is to have a shot at winning? Question 7
Transcribed Image Text:Question 6 Your best friend is adamant about competing in a mini-triathlon that consists of first a 2km endurance run, then a 2km hilly cycling, and lastly a 2km freestyle swim. She wants YOU, the mathematics expert, to design a guideline for her training. You determined that, to have a shot at winning, she must maintain an average speed of 5 km/h throughout the entire triathlon. She must run at 15 km/h and cycle at 30 km/h. What should be her swimming speed if she is to have a shot at winning? Question 7
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