Question

Jethro walked at an average speed of 3 miles per hour for 2 hours. Randy walked at an average of 4 miles per hour for 3 hours.

Which explanation correctly tells how to calculate the total number of miles the two boys walked?


A.Step 1: Multiply 3 × 2.
Step 2: Multiply 4 × 3.
Step 3: Add the two products.


B.Step 1: Divide 3 ÷ 2.
Step 2: Divide 4 ÷ 3.
Step 3: Add the two quotients.


C.Step 1: Divide 3 ÷ 2.
Step 2: Divide 4 ÷ 3.
Step 3: Subtract the two quotients.


D.Step 1: Multiply 3 × 2.
Step 2: Multiply 4 × 3.
Step 3: Subtract the two products.

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

It is asking for the total amount of miles the boys walked therefore addition for step 3.

Answer 2

the answer is A multiply 3x2 and multiply 4x3 then add hope that helps