Question

Sally plans to run 12 miles. She ran 5.125 miles and then stopped for a water break. How many

miles does Sally have left to run?

Answer 1

6.875 mi

Explanation:

12 mi - 5.125 = 6.875 mi

Answer 2

6.875 miles

Explanation:

Sally plans to run 12 miles. She ran 5.125 miles and then stopped for a water break. How many miles does Sally have left to run?

Sally has run 5.125 miles of her planned 12 miles so she lacks
12 - 5.125 = 6.875 miles.