Passage

Read the following passage and answer the three items that follow:

Out of four friends A, B, C, and D,

  1. A and B play football and cricket.
  2. B and C play cricket and hockey.
  3. A and D play basketball and football.
  4. C and D play hockey and basketball.
QUESTION

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Reasoning

Prelims 2013

Who plays football, basketball, and hockey?

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Explanation

So the answer is D.

Becomes:

A and B play football and cricket. B and C play cricket and hockey. A and D play cricket and football. C and D play hockey and basketball.

Now, let's check each friend's sports:

A plays cricket, football, and cricket. B plays football, cricket, and hockey. C plays cricket, hockey, and basketball. D plays basketball, football, and hockey.

Now, we need someone who plays football, basketball, and hockey.

A plays football and basketball, but not hockey. B plays football and hockey, but not basketball. C plays basketball and hockey, but not football. D plays football, basketball, and hockey.

Correct answer: A. D So the answer is D.

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