Three kids race to build the tallest pencil tower. Ava finished before Ida. Ida finished before Max. Who finished last?
Max.
The finishing order is Ava, Ida, Max.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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