Freddie's goal is to walk at least 25 kilometers a week. If he has already walked 13.6 kilometers this week, what is the minimum distance, in kilometers, he still needs to walk this week to meet his goal?
Q. Freddie's goal is to walk at least 25 kilometers a week. If he has already walked 13.6 kilometers this week, what is the minimum distance, in kilometers, he still needs to walk this week to meet his goal?
Identify Goal and Progress: Identify the total goal and the amount already completed.Freddie's total walking goal for the week is 25 kilometers. He has already walked 13.6 kilometers.
Calculate Remaining Distance: Calculate the remaining distance Freddie needs to walk to meet his goal.To find the remaining distance, subtract the distance already walked from the total goal.Remaining distance =Total goal−Distance already walkedRemaining distance =25km−13.6km
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction to find the remaining distance.Remaining distance = 25km−13.6km=11.4km