Question

Sarah competes in a long jump competition Her first jump is 4.25m Her best jump is 12% more than this However, her best jump is 15% lower than the winning jump Work out the length Of The winning jump

Answer 1

>First jump = 4.25 m

 

>Best jump = 1.12 * First jump

Best jump = 1.12 * (4.25 m)

Best jump = 4.76 m

 

>Best jump = 0.85 * Winning jump

Hence,

Winning jump = Best jump / 0.85

Winning jump = 4.76 m / 0.85

Winning jump = 5.6 m