Math Problem of the Week - Upper Elementary - Oct. 31, 2021 to Nov. 6, 2021

Upper Elementary: 

Question: Westley is 6 feet tall. He can reach objects 20 inches over his head - 24 inches if he stands on his tiptoes. Can Westley reach a pitcher that is hanging 90 inches off the ground?

Answer: Yes

Solution: Since there are 12 inches in a foot, Westley is 6 × 12 = 72 inches tall. He can reach objects 24 inches over his head, so he can reach up to 72 + 24 = 96 inches off the ground. The pitcher is only 90 inches off the ground, so Westley can easily reach it.Since there are 12 inches in a foot, Westley is 6 × 12 = 72 inches tall. He can reach objects 24 inches over his head, so he can reach up to 72 + 24 = 96 inches off the ground. The pitcher is only 90 inches off the ground, so Westley can easily reach it.