Question

[60 points. Help me.]

Monica jogged to her gym and is on her way home. She has walked 2/13 of a mile and has jogged 2/13 of a mile. If the total distance from the gym to Monica's home is 8/13 of a mile, how far from home is Monica now?
A.
5/13 of a mile
B.
4/13 of a mile
C.
9/13 of a mile
D.
7/13 of a mile

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total distance = 8/13 mile

Distance left = 8/13 - 2/13 - 2/13 = 4/13 mile

Hence Monica is 4/13 of a mile from home now. (B)