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Directions:
Read the following statements carefully to answer the questions:
    I. X is older than L.
    II. M and N are of equal age.
    III. Z is the youngest.
    IV. Y is younger than N.
    V. Y is older than X.

[I.A.M. 2003]

The following question based on puzzles test topic of verbal reasoning

Questions : Which set of statements proves that X is younger than M?

(a) I, II, IV

(b) II, IV, V

(c) I, IV, V

(d) None of these

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

From II, IV and V,

we have : M = N > Y > X, i.e. X < M.

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Question : 1

  If shaloo is taller than Rakhi but shorter than Prerna and Rakhi are as tall as Meghna but taller than Komal, then Meghna is:

a) Shorter than Rakhi

b) Shorter than Komal

c) As tall as Shaloo

d) Taller than Prerna

e) Shorter than Shaloo

Answer: (e)

As given, we have : Prerna > Shaloo > Rakhi; Rakhi = Meghna, Rakhi > Komal.

Thus, the sequence of heights becomes; Prerna > Shaloo > Rakhi = Meghna > Komal

Clearly, Meghna is shorter than Shaloo.

Directions:
Study the following information and answer the questions given below it:

A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E, each having a different weight.

    (i) A weights twice as much as B.
    (ii) B weights four and a half times as much as C.
    (iii) C weights half as much as D.
    (iv) D weights half as much as E.
    (v) E weights less than A but more than C.

[I.A.M. 2003]

Question : 2

Which of the following is the lightest in weight?

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

e) E

Answer: (c)

C is the lightest in weight.

Question : 3

E is lighter in weight than which of the other two articles?

a) A, B

b) D,C

c) A,C

d) D,B

e) B,E

Answer: (a)

E is lighter in weight than A and B.

Question : 4

Which statements(s) is/are not required to prove that L is younger than M?

a) III only

b) III and IV

c) IV and V

d) III and V

Answer: (a)

From I, II, IV and V,

we have : M = N > Y > X > L, i.e. M > L.

Thus, L is younger than M.

So, III is not required.

Question : 5

Which statement(s) indicate(s) than N is older than Z?

a) II and III

b) III only

c) III and IV

d) None of these

Answer: (b)

Since III mentions that Z is the youngest,

it clearly indicates that each one of L, M, N and Y is older than Z.

Question : 6

Which two of the above statements indicate tham Y is older than L?

a) I and IV

b) IV and V

c) I and V

d) None of these

Answer: (c)

From I and V,

we have : Y > X > L or Y > L.

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