Question

During the first five days, a hiker on the applachian trail averaged 17 miles a day. During the next two days the hiker traveled 13 and 19 miles. the trail is a little more than 2174 miles long. About how much farther does the hiker have to travel?

Answer 1

well the average for 5 days is 17

so

5 x 17 = 85 miles covered in 5 days


the total distance covered is

Distance covered = 85 + 13 + 19

To Travel = 2174 - Distance Covered

Answer 2

Thanks so much!