SOLUTION: the rolanda family drove 1,600 miles in 3 days. on the first day, they traveled 1/2 of the total distance. on the second day, they traveled 1/4 of the remaining distance. what was

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Question 855828: the rolanda family drove 1,600 miles in 3 days. on the first day, they traveled 1/2 of the total distance. on the second day, they traveled 1/4 of the remaining distance. what was the total distance, in miles, the rolanda family traveled on the third day.
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1st day 800
800/4=200 2nd day
800-200=600 3rd day

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