Question

There were 4 bike riders.

Paul rode 3.75 km in 15 min.

Lisa rode 4.2 km in 18 min.

Carol rode 3.2 km in 12 min.

Eric rode 5.5 km in 30 min.



Who rode at the greatest speed?



A.
Paul


B.
Lisa


C.
Carol


D.


Eric
I think it is C. Am i correct?

Answer 1

You are correct, Carol had the greatest speed. :)

Answer 2

Divide and see how far they traveled in 1 minute.

Paul:

3.75 / 15 = 0.25 km in 1 minute

Lisa:

4.2 / 18 = 0.23 km in 1 minute

Carol:

3.2 / 12 = 0.27 km in 1 minute

Eric:

5.5 / 30 = 0.18 km in 1 minute

You are correct, Carol rode at the greatest speed.