The table shows the distance Mr Heng jogged each day over a period of 4 days. The distance Mr Heng jogged follows a pattern. Based on the pattern, what is the distance Mr Heng jogged on Day 10?
Day |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Distance jogged |
300 m |
550 m |
800 m |
1050 m |
Pattern for the distance jogged:
Day 1: 300 + 0 x 250 = 300 m
Day 2: 300 + 1 x 250 = 550 m
Day 3: 300 + 2 x 250 = 800 m
Day 4: 300 + 3 x 250 = 1050 m
Formula:
Distance jogged = 400 + (Day number - 1) x 250
Distance jogged on Day 10
= 300 + (10 - 1) x 250
= 300 + 9 x 250
= 2550 m
Answer(s): 2550 m