How do I solve this word problem: On Saturday Lauren traveled a total distance of 120 1/2 mi. In the morning, she traveled half the distance. That afternoon, she traveled 1/4 the remaining distance.

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noelgreco · Answer

There is no question in the problem.

anonymous · Answer

How far did she travel in the morning is the first question

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I think this is how you get the answer:
120 divided by 2= n
n divided by 2= n
n divided by 4

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I'll ask for more help just in case

anonymous · Answer

120 divided by 2, you get 60, so she traveled  60 miles in the morning

anonymous · Answer

yes, but it has 1/2

anonymous · Answer

whole number: 120 fraction: 1/2

anonymous · Answer

then you do 1/2 divided by 2, you get 1/4
So, the answer would be 60 1/4 miles in the morning

anonymous · Answer

Ok, thank you!

anonymous · Answer

can i get medal pls :)

anonymous · Answer

thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

Wait it asks how far she traveled in the afternoon too though

anonymous · Answer

I think his is the answer:
so, you do 60 divided by 4, you get 15
 so the answer is: she hiked 15 miles in the afternoon

anonymous · Answer

Alright, thanks again!

anonymous · Answer

no prob, my pleasure <3