SOLUTION: ``The sign says you are leaving Missoula, Butte is 120 miles away, and Bozeman is 200 miles away. There is a rest stop half between Butte and Bozeman. How far is the rest stop from

Question 832194: ``The sign says you are leaving Missoula, Butte is 120 miles away, and Bozeman is 200 miles away. There is a rest stop half between Butte and Bozeman. How far is the rest stop from Missoula if both Butte and Bozeman are in the same direction.
Which of the following problem solving strategies would be most appropriate to use to solve this problem?
A) work backwards
B) make comparative lists
C) make a diagram
D) trial and error.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, JulietG:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The description would coordinate well to a number line. This seems like a diagram. You would then use simple arithmetic.
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Repeat of 832163. Have a little patience, and please don't post your question in multiple categories.
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