Logical Puzzles
Hard
2 min
Six books P, Q, R, S, T and U are arranged on a shelf. P is before Q. R is immediately after S. T is after Q. U is before P. Which of the following must be true?
Hint
Combine the ordering restrictions.
Answer
U is before Q.
Explanation
Since U is before P and P is before Q, U must also be before Q.
Step-by-Step Solution
U < P.
P < Q.
Therefore U < Q.
P < Q.
Therefore U < Q.