Question

12. The Appalachian Trail is about 2,175 miles long.

a. If Katia averages 18 miles each day, how long will it take her to hike the length of the trail?
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b. Katia’s friend Joelle joins her for the last quarter portion of the hike. How many full days will Joelle hike?
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Answer 1

a. (2175 mi)/(18 mi/day) = 120.83... day ≈ 121 days

b. 120.83.../4 = 30.2083...
Joelle will hike 30 full days and one partial day.