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The Jackson family is driving from Boston to New York for a summer vacation trip. So far, they have driven 84 miles which is 40% of the total miles of their trip. How many miles is the Jackson’s trip from Boston to New York?

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Answer:

84 is .4 of the trip

40% times 2.5 is 100% (40+40+20)

so, multiple 84 by 2.5 and that's the answer

84 * 2.5= 210

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Answer:

84 is .4 of the trip

40% times 2.5 is 100% (40+40+20)

so, multiple 84 by 2.5 and that's the answer

84 * 2.5= 210

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