Question

Manny and Emma are both competing in a long jump competition at their school. Manny can jump four fifths of the distance that Emma can jump. Manny can jump 40 inches. How far can Emma jump?

Answer 1

Do I cross multiply? multiply 5 and 40multiply 4 and x right?

Answer 2

Yep!

Answer 3

I got 50 inches

Answer 4

Great! That's the answer!

Answer 5

Great thanks for confirming. :)

Answer 6

No problem. If you want to confirm your answer, just multiply your answer, 50, by 4/5. ^_^

Answer 7

Ok thanks. :)