Q: Brittany is older than Rebecca by 3 years, who is 25. Brittany goes on a 4-year vacation. How old is Brittany when she returns from her vacation?
A: Brittany is 25 + 3 = 28 years old. Brittany is 28 + 4 = 32 years when she returns from her vacation. The answer is 32.

Q: Ravi can jump higher than anyone in the class. In fact, he can jump 1.5 times higher than the average jump of the three next highest jumpers. If the three next highest jumpers can jump 23 inches, 27 inches, and 28 inches, how high can Ravi jump?
A: The total height the next three highest can jump is 78 inches because 23 + 27 + 28 = 78. The average height they can jump is 26 inches because 78 / 3 = 26. Ravi can jump 39 inches high because 26 x 1.5 = 39. The answer is 39.

Q: Arlene hiked 24 miles on Saturday, carrying a 60-pound backpack. She is exactly 5 feet tall. She spent 6 hours hiking. The temperature during the day was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. What was Arlene's average hiking pace, in miles per hour?
A:
She hiked 24 miles. She spent 6 hours hiking. Her average pace was 24 / 6 = 4 mph. The answer is 4.