Question

Dave is driving to Gilmore to visit his friend. If he wants to stop for lunch when he is about halfway there, in which town should he plan to stop?

Answer 1

Dave should stop at Springfield.

Explanation:

As shown, Gilmore is 26 miles away.

And Dave is driving to Gilmore but he wants to stop for lunch when he is about halfway there.

That means he wants to stop around
`(26)/(2)=13` miles.

And Springfield is 15 miles away that is nearest to 13 miles.

Hence, Dave should stop at Springfield.

Answer 2

He should plan to stop in Springfield.

Explanation:

Gilmore is 26 miles away half of that is 13

the closest town to 13 miles is Springfield