Mathematics

Ashleigh Hubbard

10 January, 00:59

The hikers plan to visit scenic Lookout. They will rest after they hike 2 miles. Then they will hike the remaining 1 3/4 miles to the lookout. The trail the hikers will use to return from the lookout is 1/2 mile shorter than the trail they will used to go to the lookout. Each hiker will bring 1/4 gallon of water for each mile to and from the lookout. Determine the total distance each hiker will hike. Show your work. Then determine the total number of gallons of water each hiker will bring. Show your work.