Question
CSATMediumPrelims 2014Reasoning

Consider that:

  1. A is taller than B.
  2. C is taller than A.
  3. D is taller than C.
  4. E is the tallest of all.

If they are made to sit in the above order of their height, who will occupy the mid position?

Explanation

Given conditions:

  1. A is taller than B \rightarrow A>BA > B
  2. C is taller than A \rightarrow C>A>BC > A > B
  3. D is taller than C \rightarrow D>C>A>BD > C > A > B
  4. E is the tallest \rightarrow E>D>C>A>BE > D > C > A > B

Arranging in order from tallest to shortest: E>D>C>A>BE > D > C > A > B

Since there are 5 people, the middle position is the 3rd one. The 3rd person in the order is C.

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