Wagon trains in the 1800s took about 4 weeks to travel from Missouri to California. Although the direct distance is less, the actual mileage for the wagons was 1940 miles. About what average distance did they travel per day? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

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Wagon trains in the 1800s took about 4 weeks to travel from Missouri to California. Although the direct distance is less, the actual mileage for the wagons was 1940 miles. About what average distance did they travel per day? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. ​

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To find the average distance traveled per day, divide the total mileage (1940 miles) by the number of days (4 weeks = 28 days). 1940 miles ÷ 28 days = 69.2857, which rounds to 69.3 miles per day.

Wagon Trains in the 1800s Took About 4 Weeks to Travel