Question

Last week, Tracy walked her dog 2 2/5 miles. Maria walkedher dog 3 times as far. How many total miles did both girlswalk their dogs?

Answer 1

Answer:

48/5 miles

Explanation:

First, we need to convert the mixed number 2 2/5 into a fraction as follows:

$\begin{gathered} A\frac{b}{c}=\frac{(A\times c)+b}{c} \\ 2\frac{2}{5}=\frac{(2\times5)+2}{5}=\frac{10+2}{5}=\frac{12}{5} \end{gathered}$

Therefore, Tracy walked her dog 12/5 miles.

Then, Maria walked her dog 3 times as far, so Maria walked her dog:

$3\times\frac{12}{5}=\frac{3\times12}{5}=\frac{36}{5}$

So, Maria walked her dog 36/5 miles.

Now, both girls walk their dogs a total of:

$\frac{12}{5}+\frac{36}{5}=\frac{12+36}{5}=\frac{48}{5}$

So, the answer is 48/5 miles.