Question

Alecia walked 3/10 of a mile from school,stopped at the grocery store on the way, then walked another 4/10 of a mile home.Georgia walked 67/100 of a mile from school to her home.Which of the girls live farther from school? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Alecia lives farther from school

Step-by-step explanation:

Georgia

we know that

The distance from the school to her home is 67/100 of a mile

$\frac{67}{100}=0.67\ miles$

Alecia

we know that

The distance from the school to her home is

3/10 of a mile plus 4/10 of a mile

so

$\frac{3}{10}+\frac{4}{10}=\frac{7}{10}=0.7\ miles$

Compare the distances

$0.7\ miles>0.67\ miles$

therefore

Alecia lives farther from school