Logical Puzzles
Hard
2 min
Five students P, Q, R, S and T scored different marks. P scored more than Q but less than R. S scored less than Q. T scored more than R. Who scored the highest and who scored the lowest?
Hint
Write the inequalities in one chain.
Answer
T highest; S lowest.
Explanation
The information gives T > R > P > Q > S, so T is highest and S is lowest.
Step-by-Step Solution
P > Q.
R > P.
Q > S.
T > R.
Therefore T > R > P > Q > S.
R > P.
Q > S.
T > R.
Therefore T > R > P > Q > S.