Question

Nell participated in a 3-day charity walk. Sheraised $0.50 for each 1/3 of mile that she walked. Thefirst day, Nell walked 12 miles. The second day, shewalked 8 miles. The third day, she walked 16 miles.How much money did Nell raise?

Answer 1

the Numbers of days = 3

The second statement(She raised $0.50 for each 1/3 of mile that she walked) means

1/3 miles = $0.50

For first day walk we have:

1/3 miles = $0.50

12 miles = 12 x 0.50 x 3 = $18

For Second day walk we have:

1/3 miles = $0.50

8miles = 8 x 0.50 x 3 = $12

For Third day walk we have:

1/3 miles = $0.50

16miles = 16 x 0.50 x 3 = $24

The amount she raised for the three days becomes

$18 + $12 + $24

=$54