In one month, Ansley runs 15 times as many miles as Zack runs. Altogether, they run 192 miles. How many miles does Ansley run in one month?

Question

Having trouble helping my son with this one

Answer 1

I think the 15 should be 5. Otherwise, the problem makes no sense.

 

Let x = the number of miles Zack runs

Let 5x = the number of miles Ansley runs

x + 5x = 192

6x = 192

x = 32 miles

5x = 160 miles