Question

Emily is entering a bicycle race for charity. Her mother pledges $0.70 for every 0.5 mile she bikes. If Emily bikes 10 miles, how much will her mother donate

Answer 1

Emily will donate $24

Explanation:

0.25 = 1 quarter of a mile there are 4 quarters in 1 mile, so there are 15x4 = 60 quarters in 15 miles, therefore, Emily's mom will have to donate $0.40 x 60 = $24

Answer 2

Emily's mother will donate $20

Explanation:

0.5x20=10