Question

Andrew and Jeffrey walk together. When Andrew walks 3

steps, Jeffrey has to walk 5 steps to catch up. If Andrew walks
150 steps, how many steps does Jeffrey walk?
steps

Answer 1

Answer: 250 steps

Step-by-step explanation:

The data we were given;

When Andrew walks 3 steps; Jeffrey walks 5 steps to catch up

That's is to say

Andrew's 3 steps = Jeffrey's 5 steps

Now Andrew's 150 steps = Jeffrey's X steps

So we have to find the number of steps (X) Jeffrey would have to take to catch up with Andrew.

3 = 5

150 = X

3X = 150 × 5

X = (150 × 5) / 3

X = 750 / 3

X = 250

Therefore Jeffrey would need 250 steps to catch up with Andrew.