A frog jumps 3 feet forward and then 2 feet back. How far is it from its starting point after one jump?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider the net distance after one complete jump.
Answer
1 foot
Explanation
3 feet forward minus 2 feet back equals 1 foot from the starting point.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 1 foot.
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