Question

Jada walks at a speed of 3 miles per hour. Elena walks at a speed of 2.8 miles per hour. If they both begin walking along a walking trail at the same time, how much farther will Jada walk after 3 hours? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Jada will be .6 miles ahead of Elena

Explanation:

3 miles per hour times 3 (for the 3 hours) gives you nine miles.

2.8 miles per hour time 3 ( for the 3 hours) give you 8.4 miles.

Subtract 9 by 8.4 to get .6 miles.