1/4=5/20 3/5=12/20 3600=3/20 3600/3=1/20 1/20=1200 1200x20=24000 24000m is the total distance
The total distance of the triathlon route is 12,000 meters ;
The total distance of the triathlon route is 12,000 meters. Sharon swims 4 1 of the route, cycles 5 3 of the remaining distance, and then runs the last portion which is 3,600 meters. By calculating the distance using these fractions, we determine the total distance to be 12,000 meters.
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