Question

Kelly ran 2 miles and burned 240 calories. the next day she ran 3 miles and burned 360 calories. the next day4 miles and 480 miles. if this pattern continues, how

many calories will she burn if she runs 8 miles?

Answer 1

She will burn 960 calories if she runs 8 miles

Answer 2

Kelly burns 120 calories per every mile she runs ( 240/2 = 120, 360/3 = 120, etc.).

120 calories x 8 miles = 960 calories

Kelly will burn 960 calories if she runs 8 miles.