Question

this continuum scale shows the heights of major u.s. presidents.
abraham lincoln (6 ft 4 in.)
george washington (6 ft 2 in.)
john f. kennedy (6 ft.)
theodore roosevelt (5 ft 10 in.)
ulysses s. grant (5 ft 8 in.)
john adams (5 ft 7 in.)
james madison (5 ft 4 in.)
based on the continuum scale, which president was 2 inches shorter than theodore roosevelt?
john adams ulysses s. grant

Explanation:

Step1: Find Theodore Roosevelt's height

Theodore Roosevelt's height is 5 ft 10 in.

Step2: Calculate 2 inches shorter

Subtract 2 inches from 5 ft 10 in: 10 in - 2 in = 8 in, so the height is 5 ft 8 in.

Step3: Identify the president with this height

Ulysses S. Grant's height is 5 ft 8 in.

Answer:

Ulysses S. Grant