Question

wendy jogs a 5.5-mile route in the city with her running club once a week. she also jogs a nature trail near her home once a week. the nature trail is 1.5 times as long as the route in the city. how many miles does wendy jog in all each week?
write your answer as a whole number or decimal.
_______ miles
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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate nature trail length

Multiply city route by 1.5:
$5.5 \times 1.5 = 8.25$

Step2: Sum total weekly jogging distance

Add both route lengths:
$5.5 + 8.25 = 13.75$

Answer:

13.75 miles