Question

Three athletes run different distances in one month.
Athlete 1: Seven thousand, six hundred twenty-nine
Athlete 2: Fifty-seven thousand, two hundred twenty-one.
Athlete 3: 82,417
What is the total distance covered by three athletes in one month?

• A. 147,267
• B. 142,210
• C. 146,120
• D. 146,201

Answer 1

The correct option is A 147,267

Say:
1. The distances covered by three athletes in one month are given.

Steps:
1. What do we need to determine?
a. The total distance covered by three athletes in one month
2. What is the standard form of the seven thousand, six hundred twenty-nine?
a. 7,629 (WB1)
3. What is the standard form of fifty-seven thousand, two hundred twenty-one?
a. 57,221 (WB1)
4. What are the three standard numbers we have now?
a. 7,629, 57,221, and 82,417
5. What is the total distance covered by three athletes in one month?
a. 7,629 + 57,221 + 82,417 = 147,267 (WB2)
Hence, Option D is correct.

WB:
(WB1)