Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Isabel rode her bike 18.9 miles this week. She rode her bike 3 times farther last week than this week.

How far did Isabel ride her bike in the two weeks?

A.

Step 1 Multiply 18.9 * 3.

Step 2 Subtract 18.9 from the product.

B.

Step 1 Multiply 18.9 * 3.

Step 2 Add 18.9 to the product.

C.

Step 1 Divide 18.9 by 3.

Step 2 Add 18.9 to the quotient.

D.

Step 1 Divide 18.9 by 3.

Step 2 Subtract 18.9 from the quotient.

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Julianna Andersen

Mathematics

3 August, 22:11

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Isabel rode her bike 18.9 miles this week. She rode her bike 3 times farther last week than this week.

How far did Isabel ride her bike in the two weeks?

A.

Step 1 Multiply 18.9 * 3.

Step 2 Subtract 18.9 from the product.

B.

Step 1 Multiply 18.9 * 3.

Step 2 Add 18.9 to the product.

C.

Step 1 Divide 18.9 by 3.

Step 2 Add 18.9 to the quotient.

D.

Step 1 Divide 18.9 by 3.

Step 2 Subtract 18.9 from the quotient.

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Answers (2)

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Jenny Bird · Answer 1

A-Step 1 Multiply 18.9 * 3.

Step 3. Add 18.9 from the product. is the right answer. Why?

This week the distance travelled was 3x 18.9 father than last week, it means

18.9x3 + 18.9=75.6

Jolie Grimes · Answer 2

The answer is step B