John skied cross country for 12 miles at 3 miles per hour. He finished skiing at 2:00 p. m.

Which explanation correctly tells how to calculate what time John started skiing?

A.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 4.

Step 2 Add the quotient to 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 6 p. m.

B.

Step 1 Multiply: 12 * 3.

Step 2 Subtract the product from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 1:24 p. m.

C.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 3.

Step 2 Subtract the quotient from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 10:00 a. m.

D.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 4.

Step 2 Subtract the quotient from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 11:00 a. m.

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Mathematics

Soren Bender

4 January, 00:39

John skied cross country for 12 miles at 3 miles per hour. He finished skiing at 2:00 p. m.

Which explanation correctly tells how to calculate what time John started skiing?

A.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 4.

Step 2 Add the quotient to 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 6 p. m.

B.

Step 1 Multiply: 12 * 3.

Step 2 Subtract the product from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 1:24 p. m.

C.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 3.

Step 2 Subtract the quotient from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 10:00 a. m.

D.

Step 1 Divide: 12 : 4.

Step 2 Subtract the quotient from 2:00 p. m.

Step 3 Write the answer as 11:00 a. m.

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Answers (2)

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Helena Miranda · Answer 1

Explanation c is correct.

you have to figure out how many hours he skied by dividing 12miles by 3mph to get 4 hours

you subtract the 4 by the time he finished (2pm) to get 10am

Maddison Mendez · Answer 2

Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

12 miles / 3 mph would equal 4 hrs of travel. He left at 11 AM because 2:00 - 4 hrs is 11 AM.