Question

A family of four drove from San Francisco to New York. They drove the same number of miles each 6 days. How many miles did they drive each day? How can you interpret the remainder?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Approximate distance between San Francisco and New York = 2903 miles

Number of family members = 4

Approximate distance to be covered by each member per day =
`(2903)/(4)` =
`725(3)/(4)` miles

Number of days to drive = 6 days

Total distance to be covered by each member each day =
`(2903)/(4)* (1)/(6)`

=
`(2903)/(24)`

=
`120(23)/(24)` miles

Therefore, each family member has to drive the car for 120 miles per day approximately.

23 miles remaining will be covered by any one of the family members on the last day.