The table shows the height of some children.
- Who is taller than Bobby but shorter than Sam? Give your answer in number.
- What is the difference in height between the second tallest pupil and the shortest pupil?
From the tallest to the shortest.
(2) Ian 164 cm
(4) Tim 159 cm
(1) Sam 151 cm
(5) Peter 148 cm
(3) Bobby 145 cm
(a)
(5) Peter (148 cm) is taller than
(3) Bobby (145 cm) but shorter than
(1) Sam (151 cm).
(b)
Difference in height between the second tallest pupil
(4) Tim and the shortest pupil
(3) Bobby.
= 159 - 145
= 14 cm
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 14 cm