Question

The shoelace-tying steps (1–8) are jumbled. Choose the correct order from the options. Given steps:
1. Pass one end under the other.
2. Pull tight.
3. Hold one end in each hand.
4. Cross them, making an X.
5. Bend it into a flat loop and pull through, making a bow.
6. Fold one shoelace in half (make the first loop).
7. Grasp it in the middle after pulling it around the folded end.
8. Wrap the other end around the folded end.

• A. \(6,2,3,5,3,5,8\)
• B. \(3,4,1,2,6,8,7,5\)
• C. \(6,4,3,1,8,5,7,2\)
• D. \(5,6,4,2,7,8,3,1\)

Hint:

Anchor the start (grab, cross, tighten) and end (make bow); then fill the middle with the two-loop wrap steps.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Start by getting hold of the ends (3) and crossing them (4).
Pass one under the other (1) and tighten (2).
Make the first loop (6).
Wrap the other lace around it (8).
Pinch/pull a loop through (7).
Flatten into a bow (5).
Hence the correct sequence is \(\boxed{3,4,1,2,6,8,7,5}\), which is option (B).