A cycling race is 17 miles long. The cyclists will begin at point S and ride a number of laps around a neighborhood block. After the last lap, the cyclists will sprint 2.0 miles to the finish line. Using the equation w (1.5 + 1) + 2 = 17, the race’s organizer determined the cyclists will need to ride 9 laps before the sprint to the finish. Which explains the error?
A The equation should be 0.75 w + 0.5 w + 2 = 17, and the cyclists will need to ride 12 laps before the sprint to the finish.
B The equation should be 2 (0.75 w + 0.5) + 2 = 17, and the cyclists will need to ride 21 laps before the sprint to the finish.
C The solution should be 6, and the cyclists will need to ride 6 laps before the sprint to the finish.
D The solution should be 8, and the cyclists will need to ride 8 laps before the sprint to the finish.