A bicyclist starts a timed race at $6.0 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { h }$ In order to win, he must average $21 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { h }$ Assuming constant acceleration from the start, how fast must he be traveling at the end of the race?
A) 36 mi/h
B) 30 mi/h
C) 24 mi/h
D) 42 mi/h

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To average 21 mi/h over the race, the final speed must be 36 mi/h, given the initial speed of 6 mi/h and constant acceleration.

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A Bicyclist Starts a Timed Race At $6.0 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { h }$