Question

Ms. Lang lives In St.Paul, Minnesota. Last year, she made 4 round trips to Maddison, Wisconsin, and 3 round trips to Bismarck, North Dakota. How many more miles did she travel in her trips to Bismarck than in her trips to Maddison?

Answer 1

542 miles

Explanation:

St. Paul to Madison, Wisconsin = 260 miles

St Paul to Bismarck, North Dakota = 437 miles

4 round trips to Madison = 4 x 2 x 260 = 2080 miles

3 round trips to Bismarck = 3 x 2 x 437 = 2622 miles

Difference in miles traveled:

2622 miles - 2080 miles = 542 miles

Answer 2

542 miles

Explanation:

St. Paul to Madison, Wisconsin = 260 miles

St Paul to Bismarck, North Dakota = 437 miles

4 round trips to Madison = 4 * 2 * 260 = 2080 miles

3 round trips to Bismarck = 3 * 2 * 437 = 2622 miles

Difference in miles traveled :

2622 miles - 2080 miles = 542 miles