Answer: 29.5 inches tall.
Step-by-step explanation:
If Eva was 1.5 inches taller than her original height, she would be half of Maria’s height. So, we divide Maria’s height by two to find the height Eva would be if she was 1.5 inches taller.
62 / 2 = 31 inches
Next, to find Eva’s real height, we subtract 1.5 inches from the 31 inches. This is because Eva would only be half Maria’s height IF she was 1.5 inches taller, but she is not, so therefore we can deduct it.
31 - 1.5 = 29.5 inches
Therefore, Eva’s height is 29.5 inches tall. We can prove this, as well.
29.5 + 1.5 = 31 inches
31 * 2 = 62 inches
Therefore, Eva is 29.5 inches tall.
