Question

Eric jogged 3 1/4 miles on Monday, 5 5/8 miles on Tuesday, and 8 miles on Wednesday. Supposed he continues the pattern for the remainder of the week. How far will Eric jog on Friday?

Answer 1

5.625 3.25 2.375 8-5.625 2.375 he jogs
2 3/8 miles per day so T
8 +2 3/8 10 3/8 F

10 3/8 2
3/8 12 3/4 M

Answer 2

5.625 - 3.25 = 2.375

8-5.625 = 2.375

he jogs 2 3/8 miles per day

so Thursday he jogged 8 +2 3/8 = 10 3/8

Friday 10 3/8 + 2 3/8 = 12 3/4 miles