Question

Emily is entering a bicycle race for charity. Her mother pledges $0.40 for every 0.75 miles she bikes. If Emily bikes 21 miles, how much will her mother donate?

Answer 1

Her mother will donate $52.5. maybe?

Answer 2

Her mother will donate $11.20

Explanation:

• $0.40 every 0.75 miles.
• 21 miles biked.

Step 1: Figure out how many 0.75 increments are in 21 miles.

21 ÷ 0.75 = 28

• There are 28 increments of 0.75 in 21 miles.

Step 2: Multiply 28 by $0.40

28 * $0.40 = $11.20