Question

Sam rode his bike 7 and one-half miles on Monday, 4 miles on Tuesday, and 6 and one-third miles on Wednesday. How many miles did he ride altogether?

A. 17 and two-fifths
B. 17 and three-fifths
C. 17 and one-sixth
D. 17 and five-sixths

Answer 1

add 7 6 and 4 then add 1 half and 1 third of a mile ( a mile is about 5000 feet)

Explanation:

Answer 2

17 and 5/6

Explanation:

7 1/2 mi. + 4 mi. + 6 1/3 mi.

= 7 1/2 mi. + 10 1/3 mi.

1/2 = 6/12

1/3 = 4/12

7 6/12 mi. + 10 4/12 mi.

= 17 10/12 mi.

= 17 5/6 mi.