Question
If 15 swallows flew 380 miles south then had a rest,then flew 800 miles towards the coast. How many miles did each fly? How many miles they flew altogether?
Answers
Ms. Sue
380 + 800 = ?
How do you think you'll find the miles they flew all together?
How do you think you'll find the miles they flew all together?
Jim
1180
Jim
I think the miles they flew altogether will still be the same 1180
Ms. Sue
1180 is correct
I don't think you've interpreted the second part correctly. I think the instructions mean that you should multiply 1180 by 15.
I don't think you've interpreted the second part correctly. I think the instructions mean that you should multiply 1180 by 15.