A mouse has made holes in opposite corners of a rectangular kitchen. Starting from its hole in the northwest corner, the mouse scurries 20 feet along the length of the kitchen to reach a piece of cheese in the southwest corner. Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width of the kitchen to its other hole in the southeast corner. Finally the mouse scurries back to the first hole. What is the total distance the mouse scurries?_____ feet
Q. A mouse has made holes in opposite corners of a rectangular kitchen. Starting from its hole in the northwest corner, the mouse scurries 20 feet along the length of the kitchen to reach a piece of cheese in the southwest corner. Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width of the kitchen to its other hole in the southeast corner. Finally the mouse scurries back to the first hole. What is the total distance the mouse scurries?_____ feet
Mouse movement along kitchen: The mouse scurries 20 feet along the length of the kitchen.
Total distance calculation: Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width.
Total distance calculation: Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width.The mouse returns to the first hole, so it scurries the length and width again, that's another 20 feet and 15 feet.
Total distance calculation: Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width.The mouse returns to the first hole, so it scurries the length and width again, that's another 20 feet and 15 feet.Add up all the distances: 20 feet + 15 feet + 20 feet + 15 feet.
Total distance calculation: Then the mouse scurries 15 feet along the width.The mouse returns to the first hole, so it scurries the length and width again, that's another 20 feet and 15 feet.Add up all the distances: 20 feet + 15 feet + 20 feet + 15 feet.The total distance is 20+15+20+15=70 feet.