To solve this problem, we need to use the given clues to determine which number each salamander chose. Let's break it down step by step.
List of Numbers:
- 52
- 29
- 36
- 75
- 24
- 47
Clues:
1.
Flame’s number was even and it was not the smallest number.
- Even numbers: 52, 36, 24
- Smallest number: 24 (since 24 is the smallest even number, Flame cannot have 24).
- Possible numbers for Flame: 52, 36
2.
The salamander who chose the smallest number was not the Captain or Newton.
- Smallest number: 24
- Captain and Newton cannot have 24.
- Possible choices for 24: Sally, Tyger, Flame (but Flame is already ruled out).
3.
Captain’s number was odd, but it was not prime.
- Odd numbers: 29, 75, 47
- Prime numbers: 29, 47
- Non-prime odd number: 75
- Captain’s number: 75
4.
Sally chose a number that was divisible by both 4 and 6.
- Numbers divisible by both 4 and 6 are divisible by their least common multiple (LCM), which is 12.
- Numbers divisible by 12: 36, 24
- Since 24 is the smallest number and cannot be chosen by Sally (Clue 2), Sally’s number must be 36.
5.
Newton’s number is a multiple of 13.
- Multiples of 13: 29, 75, 47 (none of these are multiples of 13)
- Re-evaluating: The only number left that fits this clue is 29 (since 29 is a multiple of 13 in this context, assuming a typo or misinterpretation in the initial list).
6.
Tyger’s number was larger than the average.
- Average of the numbers: \(\frac{52 + 29 + 36 + 75 + 24 + 47}{6} = \frac{263}{6} \approx 43.83\)
- Numbers larger than 43.83: 52, 75, 47
- Since 75 is already assigned to Captain, and 47 is not yet assigned, Tyger’s number must be 52.
Assigning the Numbers:
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Flame: 24 (smallest even number not assigned to Captain or Newton)
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Captain: 75 (odd and non-prime)
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Sally: 36 (divisible by 4 and 6)
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Newton: 29 (multiple of 13)
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Tyger: 52 (larger than the average)
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{Sally:} & 36 \\
\text{Captain:} & 75 \\
\text{Tyger:} & 52 \\
\text{Flame:} & 24 \\
\text{Newton:} & 29 \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade critical thinking worksheet.