Question

1. kelly hiked a trail over the weekend. on saturday she hiked 12.535 miles and on sunday she hiked 9.75 miles. what is the total distance sue hiked over the weekend?

a. 11.285 miles
b. 13.51 miles
c. 22.285 miles
d. 110.035 miles

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the distances

Saturday distance: $12.535$ miles, Sunday distance: $9.75$ miles.

Step2: Add the distances

To find the total distance, add the two distances: $12.535 + 9.75$.
First, align the decimal points:

$$\begin{align*} 12.535\\ +\ 9.750\\ \hline 22.285 \end{align*}$$

Answer:

C. 22.285 miles