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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-22

During a triathlon, Sharon swims \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the total route and cycles \(\frac{3}{5}\) of the remaining route. She runs the rest of the route. If she runs 3,600 meters, find the total distance of the triathlon route.

Asked by Afeeoo

Answer (3)

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

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The total distance of the triathlon route is 12,000 meters ;

Answered by omotayoadekoya1 | 2024-06-12

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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Answered by omotayoadekoya1 | 2024-10-01