Question

kim rode her bicycle 135 miles in 9 weeks, riding the same distance each week. eric rode his bicycle 102 miles in 6 weeks, riding the same distance each week. which statement correctly compares the number of miles per week they rode?

• (a) eric rode 2 more miles per week than kim rode.
• (b) kim rode 3 more miles per week than eric rode.
• (c) kim rode 11 more miles per week than eric rode.
• (d) eric rode 17 more miles per week than kim rode.

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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Kim's weekly miles

$\frac{135}{9} = 15$ miles

Step2: Calculate Eric's weekly miles

$\frac{102}{6} = 17$ miles

Step3: Compare weekly distances

$17 - 15 = 2$ miles

Answer:

A. Eric rode 2 more miles per week than Kim rode.