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Clayton biked 3/8 of the 14.5 miles between his house and the beach, How many miles does he still need to bike before he reaches the beach?

Answer 1

Isaiah Anthony

Clayton still needs to bike (9.5625) miles before he reaches the beach.

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Answer 2

Eva Abramson

#9.0625 # miles

Given: 3/8 of 14.5 miles are biked by Clayton.

#3/8 * 14.5/1 = 43.5/8 = 5.4375# miles biked

Left to bike to beach: #14.4 - 5.4375 = 9.0625 # miles

#3/8# biked, means #5/8# left to bike:

#5/8 * 14.5/1 = 72.5/8 = 9.0625 # miles

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