Mathematics, 14.04.2021 17:30 olivernolasco23

Claim: fleas can jump un unusually far distance for their size. If a person could jump as far as a flea, they could reach Lady Liberty's Torch. Information: The average flea is 1mm in length, and it can jump 13ins. 1mm = 0.0394in, and 1ft = 12ins. The height of the Statue of Liberty is 305ft tall.
Questions: Leah is 5'4'' tall
a) How far would Leah be able to jump if her proportional jump distance were the same a flea's?
b) Is the original claim true or false? Please justify.

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