QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Reasoning

Prelims 2021

Consider two Statements and a Question:

Statement-1: Each of A and D is heavier than each of B, E and F, but none of them is the heaviest. Statement-2: A is heavier than D, but is lighter than C. Question: Who is the heaviest among A, B, C, D and E?

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Statements and the Question?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

From statement 1, we get: A&D>B,E&FA \& D > B, E \& F

As none of them is the heaviest, we can conclude that C must be the heaviest. So, statement 1 alone is sufficient.

From Statement 2, we get: C>A>DC>A>D

Using statement 2 alone we cannot determine the heaviest item.

NOTE: Official answer is "C or D", but logically A should be the correct answer.

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