Question

Mrs. Smith rode the bus 720 miles in 3 days. On the first day, she traveled 3 times as far as she did on the second day. On the third day, she traveled 2 times as far as she did on the second day. How far did she travel each day?

Answer 1

The first day = 3x

The second day = x

The third day = 2x

720 = 3x + x + 2x

Combine like terms.

720 = 6x

Divide both sides by 6

120 = x

The first day = 3x = 3(120) = 360 miles

The second day = x = 120 miles

The third day = 2x = 2(120) = 240 miles