If a person reads two chapters a day, each with 6 pages, and there are a total of 798 pages, how many days will it take to finish reading?

Rationale

It will take 66 1/2 days to finish reading.

To determine the total number of days required to read 798 pages at a rate of 12 pages per day (2 chapters of 6 pages each), we divide the total pages by the daily reading rate, resulting in 66.5 days.

A (133 days) YOUR ANSWER

This choice is incorrect because it implies that the person reads only half the pages they actually do each day. If they read 12 pages daily, it would take significantly less time than 133 days to finish 798 pages.

B (399 days) YOUR ANSWER

This option is incorrect as it suggests an unrealistically low reading pace. At 12 pages per day, it would take only a fraction of 399 days to complete the reading, making this choice mathematically impossible given the provided figures.

C (66 1/2 days) CORRECT

This choice accurately reflects the calculation of total pages divided by pages read per day. With 798 pages and a daily reading rate of 12 pages, the correct calculation is 798 ÷ 12 = 66.5 days.

D (75 1/2 days) YOUR ANSWER

This option is incorrect because it underestimates the total reading time. It suggests a slightly longer duration than the actual time needed, which is calculated as 66.5 days based on the reading pace specified.

Conclusion

The calculation shows that reading 798 pages at a rate of 12 pages per day will take exactly 66.5 days. Each incorrect choice presents either a misunderstanding of the reading pace or an erroneous calculation, highlighting the importance of correctly applying division in solving practical reading scenarios.

If a person reads two chapters a day, each with 6 pages, and there are a total of 798 pages, how many days will it take to finish reading?

It will take 66 1/2 days to finish reading.

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