SOLUTION: The sign says you are leaving missoula , Butte is 120 miles away and Bozeman is 200 miles away. There is a rest stop halfway between Butte and Bozeman. How far is the rest stop fro

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Question 183875: The sign says you are leaving missoula , Butte is 120 miles away and Bozeman is 200 miles away. There is a rest stop halfway between Butte and Bozeman. How far is the rest stop from Missoula. Is it 160 not sure ? Thank you
Answer by tvandenberg(45)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's halfway between Butte and Bozeman.. (200 - 120) / 2 = 40
So, it's 40 miles after Butte... 120 + 40 = 160
So yes, you were right.

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