Milo and Rambo are racehorses. Milo ran a distance of [tex]\(\frac{3}{4}\)[/tex] mile. Rambo ran a distance that is 4 furlongs farther than Milo. How far, in miles, did Rambo run?
(Note: 1 mile = 8 furlongs)

A. [tex]\(1 \frac{1}{4}\)[/tex]
B. [tex]\(3 \frac{1}{4}\)[/tex]
C. 4
D. [tex]\(4 \frac{3}{4}\)[/tex]
E. 7



Answer :

To solve the problem, we need to determine how far Rambo ran in miles, given that Rambo's distance includes an additional 4 furlongs beyond Milo's distance of [tex]\(\frac{3}{4}\)[/tex] mile.

Here are the steps to solve this problem:

1. Convert Milo's Distance to Miles:
Milo has run [tex]\(\frac{3}{4}\)[/tex] mile.

2. Understanding the Additional Distance in Furlongs:
We know that Rambo ran 4 furlongs farther than Milo. To convert furlongs to miles, we use the given conversion factor that 1 mile is equal to 8 furlongs.

3. Convert Furlongs to Miles:
To find the additional distance in miles that Rambo ran, we convert 4 furlongs to miles:
[tex]\[ \text{Additional distance in miles} = \frac{4 \text{ furlongs}}{8 \text{ furlongs per mile}} = \frac{1}{2} \text{ mile} \][/tex]

4. Calculate Rambo's Total Distance:
Now, we add the additional [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] mile to Milo's distance of [tex]\(\frac{3}{4}\)[/tex] mile:
[tex]\[ \text{Rambo's total distance} = \frac{3}{4} \text{ mile} + \frac{1}{2} \text{ mile} \][/tex]
To add these, we find a common denominator:
[tex]\[ \frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{5}{4} = 1 \frac{1}{4} \text{ miles} \][/tex]

So, Rambo ran a total distance of [tex]\(1 \frac{1}{4}\)[/tex] miles.

Therefore, the correct answer is [tex]\(A. \ 1 \frac{1}{4}\)[/tex].