Question

Zach walks at a rate of 2.83 miles per hour. Nora walks at a rate of

2.18 miles per hour. How many miles farther will Zach have walked after
they each walk for 1.5 hours?

Answer 1

0.975

Explanation:

Zach

1.5 hrs = 1 hrs 30 mins

2.83 x 1.5 = 4.245 miles

Nora

2.18 x 1.5 = 3.27 miles

4.245 - 3.27 = 0.975

Zach walks a total of 0.975 miles longer