Question

Last week Perry ran 24.9 miles more than Mike. Perry ran 40.5 miles. How many miles did Mike run? LAST ONE LOL

Answer 1

15.6 miles

Explanation:

40.5 mi - 24.9 = 15.6 mi

Mike ran 15.6 miles

Answer 2

15.5mi

Explanation:

S refers to the distance covered

Given:

Last week Perry ran 24.9 miles more than Mike. Perry ran 40.5 miles.

Required:

How many miles did Mike run=?

Formula:

40.5mi-S(Perry)=S(Mike)

Solution:

40.5mi-S(Perry)=S(Mike)

40.5mi-24.9mi=S(Mike)

15.6mi=S(Mike)

Hope this helps.