Question

Markus ran 2 1/3 miles each day for 7 days last week. Sofia ran 3 1/4 miles each day for 5 days last week. Which statement about the runners is true?

A.
Sofia ran 11/12 mile farther than Markus ran last week.

B.
Markus ran 1/12 mile farther than Sofia ran last week.

C.
Sofia ran 1/12 mile farther than Markus ran last week.

D.
Markus ran 11/12 mile farther than Sofia ran last week.

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, solve the problems:

MARKUS :

2
`(1)/(3)` x
`(7)/(1)`= 16
`(1)/(3)` -----> 5
`(1)/(3)` mles

SOFIA :

3
`(1)/(4)` x
`(5)/(1)` = 16
`(1)/(4)` -----> 16
`(1)/(4)`