Solve the problem.
-On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles, Peter stopped in St. Louis which is 924 miles from New York. If St. Louis is 0.33 of the trip to Los Angeles, how far is it from New York to Los Angeles?
A) 2800 miles
B) 957 miles
C) 305 miles
D) 3049 miles

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since St. Louis is 0.33 (or 1/3) of the trip to Los Angeles, the total distance from New York to Los Angeles is 924 miles / 0.33 = 2800 miles.

Solve the Problem. -On a Road Trip from New York to Los Angeles