document.write( "Question 883033: The average 140-lb adult burns about 380 calories bicycling 10 miles at a moderate rate. how far should the average 140-lb adult ride in order to burn 100 calories? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #533271 by LinnW(1048)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 380 calories per 10 miles \n" ); document.write( "= \n" ); document.write( "38 calories per 1 mile \n" ); document.write( "so \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "do cross products \n" ); document.write( "38x = 100 \n" ); document.write( "divide each side by 38 \n" ); document.write( " x = 100/38 \n" ); document.write( " x = 50/19 \n" ); document.write( " x is approximately 2.63 miles \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |