Question

gerald and michelle went on a 24 mile bike ride. they rode 1/4 of the distance before stopping. by lunchtime, they rode 5/8 of the total distance.
how many miles did they have left to ride after lunch?

Answer 1

1 - 1/4 - 5/8 = 1/8
24 x 1/8 = 3 miles left

Answer 2

\[\frac{3}{8}24=9 \text{ miles} \]

Answer 3

can u tell me how you got 3/8

Answer 4

"by lunchtime, they rode 5/8 of the total distance." is the key. 8/8 is the whole distance of 24. They had traveled 5/8 at lunch time. That leaves 8/8 - 5/8 = 3/8 left to ride.

Answer 5

thanks that was helpful

Answer 6

Your welcome.