If two kangaroos are racing a 48ft race. The big kangaroo jumps 4ft and the smaller one jumps 2ft, but the smaller one jumps twice for every jump the bigger kangaroo takes. Who wins?

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Halle Dillon

19 April, 01:00

If two kangaroos are racing a 48ft race. The big kangaroo jumps 4ft and the smaller one jumps 2ft, but the smaller one jumps twice for every jump the bigger kangaroo takes. Who wins?

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Ellie Fritz · Answer 1

They tie the race

Step-by-step explanation:

Big Kangaroo: 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 = 12 hops

Small Kangaroo: 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2 2 = 12 hops

Each hop is separated by a comma