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6) Tyger and Newton have a long jump

competition. Tyger jumps 20% further than
Newton. If Newton jumps 475 cm, how far
does Tyger jump?
★need help solving this problem

User Ralf Kleberhoff
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If Newton jumps 475 cm and Tyger jumps 20% percent farther Tyger must jump 100% plus the additional 20% meaning in total he jumps 120% of 475 which is equal to
475 times 1.20 equals 570
ANS: Tyger jumps 570 cm
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