Question

Julio and jose are racing to the amusement Park on their bicycles. Julio rides 15 miles in 20 minutes and Jose rides 20 miles in 30 minutes. How fast did each go and who rode faster?

Answer 1

Julio rode faster than Jose.

Explanation:

Julio's speed:

Distance = 15 miles

Time = 20 minutes

Speed = Distance / Time

Speed = 15 miles / 20 minutes

Speed = 0.75 miles per minute

Jose's speed:

Distance = 20 miles

Time = 30 minutes

Speed = Distance / Time

Speed = 20 miles / 30 minutes

Speed = 0.67 miles per minute

Julio's speed: 0.75 miles per minute

Jose's speed: 0.67 miles per minute