a broad jumper makes an average standing jump of eight feet. in how many jumps will he cover y yards?
A. 3y/8
B. 8/3y
C. 24y
D. 1/24y
E. 24/y

Question

a broad jumper makes an average standing jump of eight feet. in how many jumps will he cover y yards?
A. 3y/8
B. 8/3y
C. 24y
D. 1/24y
E. 24/y

anonymous · Answer

so in simple words, one jump is 8 feet. you want y yards.

anonymous · Answer

However, i think you are missing a critical information that may need to be part of this question.

anonymous · Answer

that is what it says on my hw sheet

anonymous · Answer

I know that it will take a form (constant) y/8

anonymous · Answer

so its 3y/8?

anonymous · Answer

probably, but can also be probably not. give me every bit of information on your homework sheet.

anonymous · Answer

a broad jumper makes an average standing jump of eight feet. in how many jumps will he cover y yards?
A. 3y/8
B. 8/3y
C. 24y
D. 1/24y
E. 24/y

anonymous · Answer

Meh, I would say A, that ones the only one making sense. I would really hate the problem maker.