Math Problem of the Week - Lower Elementary - Nov. 14, 2021 to Nov. 20, 2021

Nov 14, 2021 | West Covina

 

 

Lower Elementary

 

Question: Mikey and his brothers Donnie, Raph, and Leo are comparing their heights. Leo's height is between Raph's and Donnie's. If Raph is the second shortest, who is the shortest?

 

 

 

 

Answer: Mikey

 

 

 

 

Solution: If Raph is the second shortest and Leo's height is between Raph's and Donnies, then both Leo and Donnie are taller than Raph. That means that Mikey must be the shortest. 

 

 

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