Question

Mr. Thomas drove from Banesville to Tempe and back. How many miles did he save driving this route instead of driving from Banesville to Georgetown to Tempe and back the same way? Driving Routes Route Kilometers Miles Banesville to Georgetown 48 30 Georgetown to Tempe 32 20 Banesville to Tempe 64 40

Answer 1

Answer: 20 miles

Explanation:

As per given,

Route1 = directly from Banesville to Tempe

Distance = 40 miles

Distance covered in whole journey from Banesville to Tempe and back = 2(40)= 80 miles

Route 2= Banesville to Tempe through Georgetown

Distance = 30+20 = 50 miles

Distance covered in entire journey (Banesville to Tempe and back) = 2(50) = 100 miles

Distance saved = 100 miles - 80 miles = 20 miles

Hence, he saved 20 miles.