Question
How many persons have secured more marks than
J? Answer the questions based on the information given below. There are seven persons F, G, H, I, J, K and L who secured different marks in an exam. Only two persons secured moreĀ marks than H. At least four persons secured moreĀ marks than I. No one secured less marks than L. G secured moreĀ marks than F, who secured moreĀ marks than J. G does not secure the highest marks.Solution
Only two persons secured better marks than H. No one secured less marks than L. So, L must have secured lowest marks and H must have secured 3rd highest marks. _ > _ > H > _ > _ > _ > L G secured moreĀ marks than F, who secured more marks than J. G does not secure the highest marks. So, G must have secured 2nd highest marks. Also, K must have secured highest marks. K > G > H > F > I/J > J/I > L
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