Station G: Long Jump'
The track and field coach has to select a girl for the long jump at the regional championship. Three girls are in
contention. The results of a school jump-off, in meters, are given in the accompanying table.
Elena:
3.25
3.95
4.28
2.95
3.66
3.81
Jada:
3.55
3.88
3.61
3.97
3.75
3.59
Priya:
3.67
3.78
3.92
3.62
3.85
3.73
3.95
1. Who do you think should go to the championship? Write a letter to the coach with your decision and an
explanation of your reasoning.