Question

Mr. Ruiz was a principal at Wilson high for 6 years. He became principal after teaching at the school for 13 years. He first began teaching two years after graduating from college in 1973. During what years was Mr. Ruiz principal of Wilson high

Answer 1

From years 1988 to 1994

Explanation:

The trick in this question is to start from last conditions.

Mr. Ruiz graduated in 1973. Started to teach 2 years after, which means, 1975.

He taught for 13 years, which means from 1975 to (1975 + 13)1988.

He became principle only after teaching for 13 years, which means he started to be principle for 1988. And he continued to be for 6 years which means, (1988 + 6) 1994.

Thus, years for which Mr. Ruiz was principle were From 1988 to 1994.