Question

Ryan walks a five mile scenic walkway that stretches from the west to the east end of a park. There's a distance marker at each 1/4 mile and one at the east end of the walkway. How many markers are there Along the walkway

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given:

Total distance walked by ryan, d = 5 miles

1 marker = 1/4 mile

Rate of markers, r = 1 /4mile/marker

Distance, d = rate, r × number of markers

Number of markers = 1 marker (1/4mile) × 5 miles

= 5 × 4 markers

= 20 markers.

Answer 2

Number of markers = 20 markers

Explanation:

Total distance = 5 miles

Number of markers = 5 ÷ ¹/₄ = 20 markers