Question 14
Six people entered a block building contest. Lynda built her pile of blocks twice as high as Selwyn’s. Michelle created a pile that was three times higher than Lynda’s pile. Warren built his pile one block higher than Michelle's. Jane's pile of blocks was six higher than Warren's. If Adrian piled up 27 blocks, which was two blocks higher than Jane's pile, how high was each person’s pile? How many blocks would be needed altogether?
Self-study interpretation and input (editorial): use single stacks of equal whole blocks. Interpret “three times higher” as “three times as high,” meaning Michelle has three times Lynda’s blocks. Enter seven numbers separated by semicolons, in this order: Selwyn;Lynda;Michelle;Warren;Jane;Adrian;total.
**Editorial input note:** Use no spaces before or after semicolons.
Self-study interpretation and input (editorial): use single stacks of equal whole blocks. Interpret “three times higher” as “three times as high,” meaning Michelle has three times Lynda’s blocks. Enter seven numbers separated by semicolons, in this order: Selwyn;Lynda;Michelle;Warren;Jane;Adrian;total.
**Editorial input note:** Use no spaces before or after semicolons.