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Two long jumpers competed in a world-class track meet. The first athlete jumped a distance of 28.65 feet, and the second athlete reached a distance of 24.25 feet.
 
The first athlete jumped 
 feet farther than the second athlete.

To find out how much farther the first athlete jumped compared to the second athlete, we need to subtract the second athlete's distance from the first athlete's distance.

First athlete's distance: 28.65 feet  
Second athlete's distance: 24.25 feet  

Difference in distance:
\[ 28.65 - 24.25 = 4.40 \]

Therefore, the first athlete jumped **4.40** feet farther than the second athlete.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions you might ask:

1. How do you compare distances in competitive sports?
2. Can you explain how to handle decimal subtraction?
3. What are the standard measurements for long jump competitions?
4. How do weather conditions affect long jump performance?
5. What techniques can long jumpers use to improve their distance?

**Tip:** When comparing measurements, ensure both are in the same unit to get an accurate difference.

Learn how to calculate the difference in distance between two long jumpers' performances. This problem involves subtraction, measurement, and decimal arithmetic. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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