Answer:
The error is at step (3) .
The correct step (3) will be,

=
[by using the laws of indices]
All other steps are correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The error is at the step (3) , because the student has tried to prove the quotient rule of logarithms by using the property i.e., 'The quotient rule of logarithm' itself , i.e. ,by assuming the property does hold before proving it. So, the proof is fallacious.
The correct step (3) will be,

=
[by using the laws of indices]
All other steps are correct.
Answer:
15.5mi
Step-by-step explanation:
S refers to the distance covered
Given:
Last week Perry ran 24.9 miles more than Mike. Perry ran 40.5 miles.
Required:
How many miles did Mike run=?
Formula:
40.5mi-S(Perry)=S(Mike)
Solution:
40.5mi-S(Perry)=S(Mike)
40.5mi-24.9mi=S(Mike)
15.6mi=S(Mike)
Hope this helps.