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Question 10 of 15 • Math 7 B (M12 25/26 S2)
A cycling race is 17 miles long. The cyclists will begin at point S and ride a number of laps around a neighborhood block. After the last lap, the cyclists will sprint 2.0 miles to the finish line. Using the equation , the race’s organizer determined the cyclists will need to ride 9 laps before the sprint to the finish. Which explains the error?
Answer
A
The equation should be , and the cyclists will need to ride 12 laps before the sprint to the finish.
B
The equation should be , and the cyclists will need to ride 21 laps before the sprint to the finish.
C
The solution should be 6, and the cyclists will need to ride 6 laps before the sprint to the finish.D
The solution should be 8, and the cyclists will need to ride 8 laps before the sprint to the finish.