Question

This is the long jump for boys.

Dhanu has the longest jump of 3 metres 40 cm. Gurjeet is second. His jump is 20 cm less than Dhanu's. Gopi comes third. His jump is only 5 cm less than Gurjeet's jump.

1. How long are Gurjeet's and Gopi's jumps?
2. Try and see how far you can jump.
3. How far can you throw a ball?
4. Look for a big ball, like a football or volleyball. How far can you kick it?

Answer 1

1. Gurjeet’s jumps = Dhanu’s jump – 20 cm
   = 3 metres 40 cm – 20 cm
   = 3 metres 20 cm
   Gopi’s jump = Dhanu’s jump – 5 cm
   = 3 metres 40 cm – 5 cm
   = 3 metres 35 cm.
2. Students do it themselves.
3. Students do it themselves.
4. Students do it themselves