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    Six persons of different weights- P, Q, R, S, T, and U are

    placed along a row. R is heavier than U. Only two persons are heavier than U. P is heavier than Q. S is lighter than Q. S is not the lightest person. As many persons are heavier than R as lighter than T. How many persons are heavier than S?
    A One Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Four Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Either option 'A' or 'C' Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Either option 'B' or 'C' Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    R is heavier than U. Only two persons are heavier than U.

    ____ > R > U > ___ > ___ > ___ ….. (I)

    R > ____ > U > ___ > ___ > ___ ….. (II)


    P is heavier than Q. S is lighter than Q. S is not the lightest person. As many persons are heavier than R as lighter than T.

    ____ > R > U > ___ > T > ___ ….. (I)

    R > P > U > Q > S > T ….. (II)

    Final arrangement as shown below:

    R > P > U > Q > S > T

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