After the family had gone 140 miles, the children asked, "Are we getting close?" The driver said, "We've gone only 2/7 of the way." How far did the family still have to go?
A) 40 miles
B) 80 miles
C) 350 miles
D) 490 miles

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If 140 miles is 2/7 of the total distance, then the total distance is 140 miles * (7/2) = 490 miles. Subtracting the 140 miles already traveled leaves 490 - 140 = 350 miles still to go.

After the Family Had Gone 140 Miles, the Children Asked