Compare Grasshopper & Student Jumps

Name________________________________________


Grasshopper Jumps

Divide the average jump (____________cm.) by the body length (____________cm.).


Our grasshopper can jump _______________ times its own body length.


 
Student Jumps

Divide your average jump (____________cm.) by your height (____________cm.).


I can jump _______________ times my height.


 
Who jumped further compared to their own height or length? You or the grasshopper?

Answer:___________________________

Why?
 
 
 
 
 
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