California
Haphazard Heights
Solution
Order of students from shortest to tallest:
| Height | Student |
|---|---|
| 3 feet 10 inches | Sandy |
| 3 feet 11 inches | Kendra |
| 4 feet | Drew |
| 4 feet 2 inches | Jamal |
| 4 feet 4 inches | Parker |
| 4 feet 8 inches | Erin |
Explanation
Step 1
Change the heights to feet and inches.
| As Listed in Problem | Changed to Feet and Inches |
|---|---|
| 3 feet 11 inches | 3 feet 11 inches |
| 46 inches | 3 feet 10 inches |
| 4 feet 8 inches | 4 feet 8 inches |
| 48 inches | 4 feet |
| 4 feet 2 inches | 4 feet 2 inches |
| 52 inches | 4 feet 4 inches |
Step 2
Make a chart with the heights in order from least to greatest.
| Height | Student |
|---|---|
| 3 feet 10 inches |  |
| 3 feet 11 inches | |
| 4 feet | |
| 4 feet 2 inches | |
| 4 feet 4 inches | |
| 4 feet 8 inches |
Step 3
Use the hints to fill in the names on the chart.
- Since Kendra is second in line, she must be 3 feet 11 inches. Put her name in the chart.
- Since Sandy is one inch shorter than Kendra, she must be 3 feet 10 inches. Put her name in the chart.
- Try out different orders for the other four students.
- Guess and check to see which order matches the clues.
| Height | Student |
|---|---|
| 3 feet 10 inches | Sandy |
| 3 feet 11 inches | Kendra |
| 4 feet | Drew |
| 4 feet 2 inches | Jamal |
| 4 feet 4 inches | Parker |
| 4 feet 8 inches | Erin |
