Determining the Best Jumper
From Cyberchase
02:41 - 06:01
3m 20s

Using the success rates provided by Sheldon, Ashley, and Irv, the CyberSquad determines which one of the three is the best jumper. The group multiplies all of the fractions to have a common denominator, then they compare the jumpers by converting all of the fractions to percents. They find that Sheldon is the best jumper and rely on him to let everyone out of the trap.

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