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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
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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

User Snurka Bill
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(100\% + 12\%) * 4.25 \\ = 4.76
1st jump + 12% 1st jump
u got 4.76m
for the winning jump
X=4.76 x 100/85
X=5.6m
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