In a race that consisted of three parts, the cycling part was 12 1/2 miles long. The running part of the race was 1/4 the distamce pf the cycling part. The kayaking part of the race was 1/2 the distance of the running part. What was thwe entire distance, in miles of the race?

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26 July, 15:04

In a race that consisted of three parts, the cycling part was 12 1/2 miles long. The running part of the race was 1/4 the distamce pf the cycling part. The kayaking part of the race was 1/2 the distance of the running part. What was thwe entire distance, in miles of the race?

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Miranda Koch · Answer 1

17/36 is your answer

Tanya Henson · Answer 2

Cycling = 12.5 miles

Running =.25 x 12.5 = 3.125 which is also 3 1/8 miles

Kayaking = 3.125 / 2 = 1.5625 which is also 1 9/16 miles

All together, 12.5 + 3.125 + 1.5625 = 17.1875

This is equivalent to 17 3/16 miles long.