Question

Ronald drives his car down a road for 4 miles then turns around and drives back towards his starting point for 1 mile. what

is his distance traveled?

Answer 1

5 miles

Explanation:

Ronald's total distance traveled would be 5 miles because he travels 4 miles in one direction and 1 mile in another. 4+1= 5

His displacement would be 3 miles because he went, let's say, right 4 miles and then turned around and went left for 1 mile. This puts Ronald at 3 miles from his starting point.

Answer 2

5 miles

Explanation:

4+1 =5