Question

Ulio is running in a 13.1-mile race. There are water stops every 2.75 miles along the route from the beginning of the race. What is the distance between the last water stop and the end of the race? Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

2.1 miles

Explanation:

Given that :

Total distance = 13.1 miles

Distance between each water stop = 2.75 miles

Distance between last water stop and end of the race

We need to find the maximum number of water stops :

Total miles / distance between water stops

13.1 / 2.75

= 4.763

Maximum number of water stops = 4

Distance to last water stop = 4 * 2.75 = 11 miles

Hence, distance between last water stop and end of Race :

Total miles - distance to last water stop

13.1 miles - 11 miles

= 2.1 miles