Question

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Each morning Bree walks 1.2 miles. In the afternoon she walks 2.4 miles.
How many miles will Bree have walked in 7 days?
A. Step 1: Multiply 1.2 by 7.
Step 2: Multiply 2.4 by 7.
Step 3: Add the two products.
B. Step 1: Multiply 1.2 by 2.4.
Step 2: Multiply the product by 7.
C. Step 1: Multiply 1.2 by 2.4.
Step 2: Divide the product by 7.
D. Step 1: Multiply 1.2 by 7.
Step 2: Multiply 2.4 by 7.
Step 3: Subtract the two products.

Answer 1

If you would like to solve the above problem, you can do this using the following steps:

1.2 miles * 7 days = 1.2 * 7 = 8.4 miles ... Multiply 1.2 by 7.
2.4 miles * 7 days = 2.4 * 7 = 16.8 miles ... Multiply 2.4 by 7.
8.4 miles + 16.8 miles = 25.2 miles ... Add the two products.

The correct result would be A.