Question

Will ran 3 ⅜ miles each day for 5 days. How many miles did he run in total? SHOW or EXPLAIN how you got your answer for full credit.

Answer 1

3.375x5=16.875 miles.

3 3/8:1 is a unit rate. multiplying both by 5 finds the miles in total.

Answer 2

He ran 16 7/8 mi (16.875)


He ran 3 3/8 mi for 5 days
3 3/8 •5
(3•5)+(3/8•5)
15+15/8
15+1 7/8
16 7/8 mi