Question

Janice rode her bike at an average of 12 miles per hour for 3 hours. Renee rode her bike at an average of 14 miles per hour for 2 hours.
Which explanation correctly tells how to calculate how many more miles Janice rode her bike than Renee?

A.
Step 1 Divide: 12 ÷ 3.
Step 2 Divide: 14 ÷ 2.
Step 3 Add the two quotients.

B.
Step 1 Divide: 12 ÷ 3.
Step 2 Divide: 14 ÷ 2.
Step 3 Subtract the two quotients.

C.
Step 1 Multiply: 12 × 3
Step 2 Multiply: 14 × 2.
Step 3 Add the two products.

D.
Step 1 Multiply: 12 × 3
Step 2 Multiply: 14 × 2.
Step 3 Subtract the two products.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. Because you are finding the mph, and then the difference between them.