A Physical Therapist Working with a Patient Following Back Surgery

Multiple Choice

A physical therapist working with a patient following back surgery recommends that the patient walk five days each week, increasing the distance walked each week. The patient is told to walk the following distances: 0.25 mile per day during week 1, 0.8 mile per day during week 2, and 0.78 mile per day during week 3. How many miles has the patient walked at the end of the three-week period?

A) 5.95 miles
B) 6.03 miles
C) 8.15 miles
D) 9.15 miles
E) 1.83 miles