Answer :
Final answer:
Mitch's sweat rate per hour is 25 ounces, calculated by subtracting his post-ride weight from his pre-ride weight, converting this weight difference into ounces, and adding the amount of fluid he consumed during the ride, then dividing this total by the length of the bike ride in hours.
Explanation:
To calculate Mitch's sweat rate per hour, we need to analyze his change in weight before and after his bike ride and account for the fluid he consumed during the ride. Mitch's weight before the ride was 160 pounds, and after the ride, it was 157 pounds, indicating a loss of 3 pounds. The bike ride lasted 3 hours, and Mitch consumed 27 ounces of fluid.
First, let's convert the weight loss to ounces:
- 1 pound = 16 ounces, therefore, 3 pounds x 16 ounces/pound = 48 ounces lost.
Next, we add the fluid consumed:
- 48 ounces lost + 27 ounces consumed = 75 ounces total sweat loss.
Finally, we divide the total sweat loss by the duration of the bike ride to get the sweat rate per hour:
- 75 ounces / 3 hours = 25 ounces per hour.
Therefore, Mitch's sweat rate is 25 ounces per hour.
