Question

Carlos read a book for language arts class. He finished the book on Friday. On Monday he read 27 pages. On Tuesday he read 31 pages. On Wednesday he read 28 pages. On Thursday and Friday he read the same number of pages each day. The book has 144 pages. How many pages did he read on Thursday? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

they answer if he reads 29 each day on thurs. and fri. because if you add 27+31+28= 86 so you subtract 144-86=58 and divide 52/2 and get 29