MATHS QUIZ N. 34

[magpie in the 80's]

Q1. At a recent painting competition, Eileen's rendition of a Constable was not last. Jenny only just managed to avoid last place and came third. The lady who painted a Monet was very successful and took first place. Ada beat the lady who painted the Taylor and the lady who painted the Van Gogh beat Vera. Can you determine who painted what and who won?
Ada...........First...........Monet
Eileen.......Second........Constable
Jenny........Third..........Van Gogh
Vera.........Fourth..........Taylor

Q2. During the latest round of the SAFOOTY triathlon, Keith was fourth. Adrian is not the oldest, but is older than Duncan, who was not second. The child who was next in age to the youngest, finished second. The child who finished in third place is older than the child who finished first. Billy is younger than the child who finished in third place. Can you determine who finished where and place the children in order of age?
In order from eldest to youngest:

Keith, Fourth
Adrian, Third
Billy, Second
Duncan, First

Q3. At the recent SAFOOTY Olympics, the 100 metres heats were closely monitored. Each contestant had to run in two races so that the average place could be determined. Only one runner finished in the same place in both races. Alan was never last. Charlie always beat Darren. Brian had at least one first place. Alan finished third in at least one of the races. Both Darren and Charlie had a second place. What were the two results?
RACE 1: BRIAN - CHARLIE - ALLAN - DARREN
RACE 2: CHARLIE - DARREN - ALLAN - BRIAN

Q4. In my collection of classical music I have a range of pieces which last 6, 7, 8 and 9 minutes. The piece by Bach lasts 8 minutes and the CD lasts longer than the piece by Holst. The piece on DAT tape is longer than the piece by Beethoven. The single lasts for 7 minutes and the album does not contain any Holst. The piece by Butler is on the DAT tape. Can you determine which piece of music is on which format and how long each lasts?
Bach............8 mins.......CD
Holst...........7 mins.......Single
Beethoven....6 mins........Album
Butler..........9 mins........DAT

Q5. At the annual SAFOOTY dancer's ball a number of very experienced dancers performed their favourite dance with their favourite partners. Alan danced the tango, whilst Becky watched the waltz. James and Charlotte were fantastic together. Keith was magnificent during his foxtrot and Simon excelled at the rumba. Jessica danced with Alan, but Laura did not dance with Simon. Can you determine who danced with whom and which dance they each enjoyed?
Alan/Jessica - Tango
James/Charlotte - Waltz
Keith/Laura - Foxtrot
Simon/Becky - Rumba

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Q1.

Eileen.......Second........Constable
Jenny........Third..........Van Gogh
Ada...........First...........Monet
Vera.........Fourth..........Taylor

[Q.]

Q2.

In order from eldest to youngest:

Keith, Fourth
Adrian, Third
Billy, Second
Duncan, First

[magpie in the 80's]

Q1.

Eileen.......Second........Constable
Jenny........Third..........Van Gogh
Ada...........First...........Monet
Vera.........Fourth..........Taylor

CORRECT Q

[magpie in the 80's]

Q2.

In order from eldest to youngest:

Keith, Fourth
Adrian, Third
Billy, Second
Duncan, First

CORRECT Q

[Q.]

Q3.

Alan...........3rd......3rd
Charlie........2nd.....1st
Darren........4th......2nd
Brian..........1st......4th


Q4.

Bach............8 mins.......CD
Holst...........7 mins.......Single
Beethoven....6 mins........Album
Butler..........9 mins........DAT

[magpie in the 80's]

Q3.

Alan...........3rd......3rd
Charlie........2nd.....1st
Darren........4th......2nd
Brian..........1st......4th


Q4.

Bach............8 mins.......CD
Holst...........7 mins.......Single
Beethoven....6 mins........Album
Butler..........9 mins........DAT

CORRECT Q

[Q.]

Q5.

Alan/Jessica - Tango
James/Charlotte - Waltz
Keith/Laura - Foxtrot
Simon/Becky - Rumba

[magpie in the 80's]

Q5.

Alan/Jessica - Tango
James/Charlotte - Waltz
Keith/Laura - Foxtrot
Simon/Becky - Rumba

CORRECT Q

[magpie in the 80's]

Q1. At a recent painting competition, Eileen's rendition of a Constable was not last. Jenny only just managed to avoid last place and came third. The lady who painted a Monet was very successful and took first place. Ada beat the lady who painted the Taylor and the lady who painted the Van Gogh beat Vera. Can you determine who painted what and who won?
Ada...........First...........Monet
Eileen.......Second........Constable
Jenny........Third..........Van Gogh
Vera.........Fourth..........Taylor

Q2. During the latest round of the SAFOOTY triathlon, Keith was fourth. Adrian is not the oldest, but is older than Duncan, who was not second. The child who was next in age to the youngest, finished second. The child who finished in third place is older than the child who finished first. Billy is younger than the child who finished in third place. Can you determine who finished where and place the children in order of age?
In order from eldest to youngest:

Keith, Fourth
Adrian, Third
Billy, Second
Duncan, First

Q3. At the recent SAFOOTY Olympics, the 100 metres heats were closely monitored. Each contestant had to run in two races so that the average place could be determined. Only one runner finished in the same place in both races. Alan was never last. Charlie always beat Darren. Brian had at least one first place. Alan finished third in at least one of the races. Both Darren and Charlie had a second place. What were the two results?
RACE 1: BRIAN - CHARLIE - ALLAN - DARREN
RACE 2: CHARLIE - DARREN - ALLAN - BRIAN

Q4. In my collection of classical music I have a range of pieces which last 6, 7, 8 and 9 minutes. The piece by Bach lasts 8 minutes and the CD lasts longer than the piece by Holst. The piece on DAT tape is longer than the piece by Beethoven. The single lasts for 7 minutes and the album does not contain any Holst. The piece by Butler is on the DAT tape. Can you determine which piece of music is on which format and how long each lasts?
Bach............8 mins.......CD
Holst...........7 mins.......Single
Beethoven....6 mins........Album
Butler..........9 mins........DAT

Q5. At the annual SAFOOTY dancer's ball a number of very experienced dancers performed their favourite dance with their favourite partners. Alan danced the tango, whilst Becky watched the waltz. James and Charlotte were fantastic together. Keith was magnificent during his foxtrot and Simon excelled at the rumba. Jessica danced with Alan, but Laura did not dance with Simon. Can you determine who danced with whom and which dance they each enjoyed?
Alan/Jessica - Tango
James/Charlotte - Waltz
Keith/Laura - Foxtrot
Simon/Becky - Rumba

END OF QUIZ