More Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School (Wayside School 2.60)

2. D.J. went first. He pushed the watermelon out the first story window. His teacher/partner caught it.

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3. The next student pushed a watermelon out the second story window. The teacher groaned as he caught it.

4. The next student pushed a watermelon out the third story window. The teacher missed it, and the crowd cheered as they watched the watermelon smash against the pavement.

5. The next two teachers caught the watermelons dropped from the fourth and fifth floor. One of those watermelons was pushed out by Myron.

6. The next two teachers caught the watermelons from the sixth and seventh floors.

7. Miss Worm fell down trying to catch the next one. The cheers were even louder this time, as the watermelon exploded on the sidewalk.

8. Jenny pushed the watermelon out the ninth story window. Her teacher caught it.

9. Mrs. Jewls caught the next one from the tenth floor.

10. Splat! The next teacher missed. Everyone cheered.

11. The next five watermelons were caught. Mr. Kidswatter, who was no longer in the contest, said, “Perhaps we should call it a tie. I don’t want anyone to get hurt.” But they decided to keep going.

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12. The next watermelon was caught.

13. The student pushed the watermelon out of the window on the eighteenth floor. Splat! The teacher failed to catch it and the game was over.

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56. Who was on the winning team?

57. What were the other teams, and on what floor were they put OUT?

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(Clue on page 44. Hint on page 45.)

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Chapter 15

Conclusion

PROBLEM 58

Egg Toss, Somersault Race, and Pie Eating Contest

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Facts:

1. Todd signed up to be in the somersault race and the egg toss.