Question

Which of the following situations could be described by the expression m – 1.85?

A. Rosalita ran 1.85 miles yesterday, and m miles fewer today. How many miles did she run today?

B. Rosalita ran m miles yesterday, and 1.85 miles farther today. How many miles did she run today?

C. Rosalita ran 1.85 miles yesterday, and m miles farther today. How many miles did she run today?

D. Rosalita ran m miles yesterday, and 1.85 miles fewer today. How many miles did she run today?

Answer 1

B. Because if m=1.85 then you should have to find 1.85 in the Question, you are simply adding 1.85 to the equation to find a different answer, if that makes sense