Question

Alan jogged 3.2 miles to school and then 2.2 after school each day for 5 days. Jennifer jogged a total of 45 miles. Who jogged the most and by how much?

Answer 1

Jennifer jogged the most, by 18 miles

Explanation:

Given

Alan:

`To\ School = 3.2\ miles`

`After\ School = 2.2\ miles`

`Days = 5`

Jennifer:

`Total= 45\ miles`

Required

Who jogged most?

First, we calculate the distance covered by Alan daily

`Daily = To\ School + After\ School`

`Daily = 3.2\ miles + 2.2\ miles`

`Daily = 5.4\ miles`

Next, we calculate the distance covered in 5 days

`Distance = 5.4\ miles * 5`

`Distance = 27\ miles`

By comparison, Jennifer jogged the most because 45 > 27

And the difference is:

`Difference = 45\ miles - 27\ miles`

`Difference = 18\ miles.`