Question

Lin family has completed 70% of a trip. They have traveled 35 miles. How far is the trip?A. 24.5 milesB. 50 milesC. 59.5 milesD. 200 miles

Answer 1

The given information is:

The family have traveled 35 miles and it represents the 70% of the trip.

To find how far is the trip we need to divide the 35 miles by the percentage that it represents:

`35\text{miles}\cdot(100\%)/(75\%)=50miles`

Thus, the trip is 50 miles.

Answer: B.