The distance from the downtown station to the last stop on a commuter railroad line is 40.6 miles. The distance between stops is about 2.9 miles. How many stops are there?
A) 15 stops
B) 13 stops
C) 7 stops
D) 14 stops

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To find the number of stops, divide the total distance by the distance between stops and add one for the starting point. $40.6 \div 2.9 \approx 14$. So, there are 14 stops.

The Distance from the Downtown Station to the Last Stop