Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Jamal ran 59.6 miles in 8 days. He ran the same number of miles each day. Kylie ran 65.2 miles in 8 days. She ran the same number of miles each day. How much further did Kylie run than Jamal ran in 1 day?

A.
Step 1: Calculate how far Jamal ran in a day.
Step 2: Calculate how far Kylie ran in a day.
Step 3: Multiply the two amounts.

B.
Step 1: Divide the distance Jamal ran in a day by 65.2.
Step 2: Calculate how far Kylie ran in a day.
Step 3: Subtract the lesser amount from the greater amount.

C.
Step 1: Calculate how far Jamal ran in a day.
Step 2: Calculate how far Kylie ran in a day.
Step 3: Subtract the lesser amount from the greater amount.

D.
Step 1: Calculate how far Jamal ran in a day.
Step 2: Calculate how far Kylie ran in a day.
Step 3: Add the two amounts.

Respuesta :

The answer is C. If you subtract the lesser amount from the greater amount then you get the difference between the two and how far they were to each other. Maybe Jamal needs to get more exercise to beat Kylie.

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