A runner jogs 7 1/5 miles east, 5 1/4 miles south, and 8 2/3 miles west. How far has she jogged?
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the statement:
A runner jogs 7 1/5 miles east, 5 1/4 miles south, and 8 2/3 miles west.
Determine how far does she jogged.
Solution:
In order to determine the distance we convert each value to decimal and add the values.
7 1/5
= 7.2
5 ¼
= 5.25
8 ⅔
= 8.666…
= 7.2 + 5.25 + 8.666..
= 21.116… miles
Final answer:
The total distance jogged by the runner is 21.116 miles.