Riley takes 2 walks every day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and walks for a total of 5 ¼ hours in a 7-day week. If he walks for 15 minutes each morning, how many minutes does he walk for each evening?

Question

Riley takes 2 walks every day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and walks for a total of 5 ¼ hours in a 7-day week.  If he walks for 15 minutes each morning, how many minutes does he walk for each evening?

Draw a tape diagram and write an equation to represent the situation.  Use either model to solve.

oobleck · Accepted Answer

5 1/4 hr = 315 min 315/ 7 - 15 = ____