Question 51
MediumOriginal questionLata is taller than Mohan, and Mohan is taller than Nisha. Omar is taller than Nisha. Preeti is taller than Lata. Who is the second shortest?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Preeti > Lata > Mohan > Nisha, and Omar > Nisha.
Nisha is shorter than everyone, so she is the shortest. Omar is compared only with Nisha.
Order 1: Preeti > Lata > Mohan > Omar > Nisha, second shortest Omar. Order 2: Omar > Preeti > Lata > Mohan > Nisha, second shortest Mohan.
Both orders fit every clue, so the second shortest cannot be determined.
Worth noting
Mohan is the tempting answer because he sits just above Nisha in the long chain, but Omar can slip in between them.
- Concept
- Recognising an undetermined position
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- 70 s
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