Phillipa rode her bicycle every day over the weekend. Phillipa rode [( 13.5 + 8.5) divide by 2] miles on Friday, [ 18 - ( 2 x 4 )] miles on Saturday and [ 20 - ( 5 - 3 )] miles on Sunday.

On which day did Phillipa ride her bicycle the most

She rode her bicycle the most on _________

1 answer

Let's calculate the miles Phillipa rode each day.

Friday: \[ \text{Miles on Friday} = \frac{(13.5 + 8.5)}{2} \] \[ = \frac{22}{2} \] \[ = 11 \text{ miles} \]

Saturday: \[ \text{Miles on Saturday} = 18 - (2 \times 4) \] \[ = 18 - 8 \] \[ = 10 \text{ miles} \]

Sunday: \[ \text{Miles on Sunday} = 20 - (5 - 3) \] \[ = 20 - 2 \] \[ = 18 \text{ miles} \]

Now we compare the miles ridden each day:

  • Friday: 11 miles
  • Saturday: 10 miles
  • Sunday: 18 miles

The maximum distance is on Sunday.

Therefore, Phillipa rode her bicycle the most on Sunday.