Monday, September 19, 2011

Solving Word Problems #1

     Answer the following questions related to the following problem.  Please answer using complete, well written sentences.

     Mrs. Pacewic and Mr. Strong are training for a long distance race.  Mrs. Pacewic runs one lap of the track in 6 minutes.  Mr. Strong runs one lap of the track in 9 minutes.  If they both start running at the same time and at the starting line, in how many minutes will they both be back at the start line at the same time?      
  1. Explain the method you will use to solve the problem.
  2. Include your answer and make sure it is clearly labeled.  Please add any work you can to support your answer.

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