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2. Melanie delivers newspapers on a straight road to

points R, S, N, and L. The points are not in that
order. Point S is between point R and point L.
Point N is between points S and R. Which point
is the third stop on Melanie's route? There are
two possible answers.

User Kewanna
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Answer:

N or S

Explanation:

If S lies between R and L, then their order must be R S L.

If N lies between S and R, then the order must be R N S L.

The third stop is S if starting from the left.

The third stop is N if starting from the right,

The third stop on the route is either S or N.

User MK Yung
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