Mr. Huff always passes back exams to his algebra class in descending order (the highest grade is handed out first). Today, Madde
lyn was the first to receive her exam. Joy complained, remarking, "Maddelyn, you always get the highest grade in algebra. It was true all last year and so far this year." Maddelyn was not sure if this was correct. To figure out if this was true, Maddelyn should: a) search her memory for instances when she did get her exam back first and for instances when she did not. b) search her memory for instances when she did not get her exam back first. c) search her memory for instances when she did get her exam back first. d) wait until the next exam is passed back to see if she gets hers back first
Id say C! because it would be easier and more sensible. If the claim is that she always has the best grade, she wouldnt need to search her memories for proof of that. What she needs is to find proof that she doesnt always get the highest grade. Therefore, C seems like the most logical answer.
