In track last week, the boys ran twenty laps. The girls ran eight more laps. Each lap is a half of a mile. How many miles did the girls run? Choose the correct choice from the following: A) 10 miles B) 11 miles C) 12 miles D) 13 miles E) 14 miles
The girls ran 20 + 8= 
<gadget id="calculator">20 + 8</gadget>
<output>28</output>
28 laps. 28 x 1/2= 28/2, which reduces to 14.   The girls ran 14 miles   correct answer 14 miles
<result>E</result>
In track last week, the boys ran twenty laps. The girls ran eight more laps. Each lap is a half of a mile. How many miles did the girls run?