The table shows the height of some children.
- Who is taller than Fred but shorter than Oscar? 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) Jeremy 164 cm
(4) Owen 160 cm
(1) Oscar 151 cm
(5) Eric 147 cm
(3) Fred 140 cm
(a)
(5) Eric (147 cm) is taller than
(3) Fred (140 cm) but shorter than
(1) Oscar (151 cm).
(b)
Difference in height between the second tallest pupil
(4) Owen and the shortest pupil
(3) Fred.
= 160 - 140
= 20 cm
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 20 cm