The table shows the height of some children.
- Who is taller than Tim but shorter than Seth? Give your answer in number.
- What is the difference in height between the third tallest pupil and the shortest pupil?
From the tallest to the shortest.
(5) Fred 169 cm
(4) Bryan 157 cm
(1) Seth 155 cm
(2) Oscar 148 cm
(3) Tim 140 cm
(a)
(2) Oscar (148 cm) is taller than
(3) Tim (140 cm) but shorter than
(1) Seth (155 cm).
(b)
Difference in height between the second tallest pupil
(4) Bryan and the second shortest pupil
(2) Oscar.
= 157 - 148
= 9 cm
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 9 cm