Question

On a certain field day, Nitin jumped 4$\frac{7}{12}$ feet and Anil jumped 3$\frac{1}{6}$ feet. How much farther did Nitin jump than Anil ?

• A. 2 feet
• B. 1$\frac{5}{6}$ feet
• C. 1$\frac{5}{12}$ feet
• D. $\frac{5}{12}$ feet

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

1$\frac{5}{12}$ feet

Nitin jumped $=4\frac{7}{12}feet$

Anil jumped $=3\frac{1}{6}feet$

Required Difference:

$=4\frac{7}{12}-3\frac{1}{6}$

$=\frac{55}{12}-\frac{19}{6}$

$=\frac{55-38}{12}$ { LCM$(6,12)=12$ }

$=\frac{17}{12}$

$=1\frac{5}{12}feet$

Hence, this is the answer.