S is shorter than K but taller than R, M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S. Who is the shortest?
R
Understanding Height Comparisons and Logical Ordering
This question asks us to determine the shortest person based on several comparative statements about their heights. We need to arrange the individuals from tallest to shortest by analyzing each clue.
Let's break down the given information:
- S is shorter than K. This can be written as \(S < K\).
- S is taller than R. This can be written as \(S > R\).
- M is the tallest. This means M is taller than everyone else.
- A is a little shorter than K. This means \(A < K\).
- A is a little taller than S. This means \(A > S\).
Now, let's combine these relationships to establish the full order from tallest to shortest:
- We know M is the tallest, so M is at the top.
- We have \(S < K\) and \(A < K\). This tells us K is taller than both S and A. Since A is just "a little shorter" than K, K seems to be the next tallest after M. So far: \(M > K\).
- We have \(S > R\) and \(A > S\). This tells us S is taller than R, and A is taller than S.
- Combining \(K > A\) and \(A > S\) and \(S > R\), we get the order \(K > A > S > R\).
Putting M at the very top, the complete order from tallest to shortest is:
\(M > K > A > S > R\)
In this ordered list, the person on the far right is the shortest.
The order from tallest to shortest is: M, K, A, S, R.
Based on this arrangement, the shortest person is R.
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