Problem 2 · 2021 Math Kangaroo
Easy
Geometry & Measurement
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The picture shows 2 mushrooms. What is the difference between their heights?
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Answer: B — 5
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Hint 1 of 3
Each mushroom has a number telling how tall it is.
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Hint 2 of 3
"Difference" means how much taller one is than the other.
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Hint 3 of 3
Take the smaller height away from the bigger height.
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Approach: read the two heights and subtract
- The taller mushroom is 11 tall and the shorter mushroom is 6 tall.
- To see how much taller, take away: 11 − 6 = 5.
- So their heights differ by 5.
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