The longest highway in the United States is U.S. Route 20, which spans 3365 miles from Boston, Massachusetts to Newport, Oregon. A man decides to drive from one end to the other. If he drives between 500 and 650 miles per day, which of the following is a reasonable answer for the number of days the trip will take?
Source: US20, SPUI, Wikimedia Commons
A. Fewer than 3 days
B. Between 3 and 5 days
C. between 5 and 7 days
D. more than 7 days
Incorrect. This is too low.
Incorrect. This is too low.
Correct. It would take anywhere between 5.2 and 6.7 days.
Incorrect. This is too low.
As a part of a charity fundraiser, Juan is earning $0.35 for every page that he reads this week. If he can read between 40 and 50 pages per day, what is a reasonable amount that he can expect to earn for the charity?
A. $115
B. $95
C. $31.50
D. $125
Correct. He could earn anywhere between $98 and $122.50.
Source: US20, SPUI, Wikimedia Commons
