Question

Robert says his better long jump was about 1 foot farther than May's better long up. Is he correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

So he is wrong

Step-by-step explanation:

I think your question is missed of key information, allow me to add in and hope it will fit the original one.  

Mays jumps : 4 2/3 and 4 3/4

Robert jumps : 6 1/12 and 5 2/3

My answer:

May:

• 4 2/3  = $\frac{12+2}{3} = \frac{14}{3} = 4.667$ feet
• 4 3/4  = $\frac{16+3}{4} = \frac{19}{4} = 4.75$ feet

=> May better jump is: 4.75 feet

Robert:

• 6 1/12 = $\frac{72+1}{12} = \frac{73}{12} = 6.08$   feet
• 5 2/3  = $\frac{15+2}{3} = \frac{17}{3} = 5.66$   feet

=> Robert better jump is: 6.08  feet

The difference between Robert's better long jump and May's better long jump is:

6.08  -   4.75 = 1.33 feet

So he is wrong, it is 1.33 feet not 1 foot

Answer 2

We need mor information to tell what there best long jumps are