Question

Julio is running a 13.1 mile race there are water stops every 2.75 miles along the route from the beginning of the race. What is the distance between the last water stop and the end of the race

Answer 1

Answer:

Distance between last water stop and the end point is 2.1 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Julio is running a race = 13.1 miles

Distance at which water stops are located = 2.75 miles

Number of water stops between the starting point and end point = $\frac{13.1}{2.75}$

= 4.764

That means initial 4 water stops are at equal distance of 2.75 miles while distance between last water spot and finishing point is less.

Distance from starting point and last water stop = 4×2.75 = 11 miles

Therefore, distance between last water stop and end point = 13.1 - 11

= 2.1 miles

Answer 2

If you divide 13.1 by 2.75 you'll get 4 plus a remainder so we know there are 4 stops at 2.75 intervals. 4*2.75=11. Subtract 11 from 13.1 and the last stretch would be 2.1 miles.
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