Question 697589

Three of Santa's helpers are a combined height of eleven feet and three inches. William is twelve inches shorter than Timothy, who is nine inches taller than James. How tall is each of Santa's helpers?


Let Timothy’s height be T
Then William’s is: T – 12, and James’ is: T – 9
Since 11’ 3” = 135”, then altogether:
T + T - 12 + T – 9 = 135
3T – 21 = 135
3T = 156
T, or Timothy is: 156/3, or 52”, or {{{highlight_green(4_ft_4_inches)}}} tall


William is 52 – 12, or 40”, or {{{highlight_green(3_ft_4_inches)}}} tall


James is: 52 – 9, or 43”, or {{{highlight_green(3_ft_7_inches)}}} tall


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