Carly takes three steps to walk the same distance as Jim walks in four steps. Each of Carly's steps covers 0.5 meters. How many meters does Jim travel in 24 steps?
This question is wondering how many meters does it take for Jim to travel in 24 steps.
In order to solve this question, you must take all of the integers (3,4,0.5, and 24) and use them to answer this question. Firstly, we want to know how many meters Carly walks in three steps. So, we take the integers 3 and 0.5, and multiply them together to get a product of 1.5 meters for three steps. Secondly, we want to figure out how many meters each of Jim's steps are. So, we take 1.5 meters ( Carly and Jim both traveled the same distance of 1.5 meters, it just took Carly three steps, and Jim four steps), and divide it by Jim's 4 steps, and we get a quotient of 0.375 meters per step. Lastly, we multiply Jim's 0.375 meters per step by 24 steps, and we get a product of 9 meters. Jim travels 9 meters in 24 steps.
Why do I like this question?
I like this question because the first time I attempted to do it, I got it wrong, and so I was determined to correctly answer it. I also like it because it is somewhat relevant in being applied to everyday life.
What have you learned about the process of problem solving?
I have learned that in order to complete a question, in most cases, you have to use all of the information given. When I attempeted to complete it earlier, I got a wrong answer because I dismissed some of the information and I had thought that it was uninportant.
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