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5. That was my initial reaction as well, but when my daughter explained her two answers,

Tue Dec 8, 2015, 11:31 PM

Dec 2015

I didn't see the flaw in her logic. It only makes sense if we assume things that aren't actually in the question.

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A 4th Grade standardized test practice question from my 4th grade daughter [View all] hughee99 Dec 2015 OP

It's not unusual, or new. jeff47 Dec 2015 #1

I'll bite. I think there is only one correct answer. Warren Stupidity Dec 2015 #2

Just a stupid test Lithos Dec 2015 #3

Rule 3 disallows two different answers. CBGLuthier Dec 2015 #6

I assume following all three rules is what is required. CBGLuthier Dec 2015 #8

It was written on the question exactly as I wrote it in the post. hughee99 Dec 2015 #9

The rules are simple Perogie Dec 2015 #10

It depends on how you read it. hughee99 Dec 2015 #11

What part of you have to meet all three rules is unclear? Warren Stupidity Dec 2015 #12

Yes, the real world is full of conflicting requirements. hughee99 Dec 2015 #15

I got what you meant the first time you posted it Perogie Dec 2015 #13

Didn't mean to offend you, but I believe you're mistaken when you say hughee99 Dec 2015 #14

This is an example of an "open response" problem. Dr. Strange Dec 2015 #18