Question

Abi is driving from Italy to Paris (Texas, that is). The coordinates are

shown below on his map. He knows there is a rest stop between the two
towns. The distance from Italy to the rest stop is about 3/4 of the total
distance. What is the coordinate for the rest stop? *

Answer 1

B. 25

Explanation:

Coordinate of Italy on the map = -17.

Coordinate of Paris on the map = 39.

Distance between Italy and Paris = |-17 - 39| = |-56| = 56

Distance of the rest stop from Italy to Paris = ¾ of the total distance between Italy and Paris = ¾*56 = 42

Therefore, the coordinate of the rest stop = coordinate of Italy + 42 = -17 + 42 = 25.

Coordinate for the rest stop is: B. 25