SOLUTION: Christine is on her way home in her car. She has driven miles 12 so far, which is three-fourths of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?

Question 856525: Christine is on her way home in her car. She has driven miles 12 so far, which is three-fourths of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Christine is on her way home in her car. She has driven miles 12 so far, which is three-fourths of the way home. What is the total length of her
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Let the total distance be "x".
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Equation:
(3/4)x = 12
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x = (4/3)12
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x = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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