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Question : Directions: There are eight persons, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, all having different weights. Only two persons are lighter than F. F is heavier than A but lighter than B. D is lighter than E but heavier than G. H is lighter than A. C is heavier than E. C is not the heaviest person. The weights of the second heaviest and the second lightest persons are 78 kg and 48 kg, respectively. How many persons are lighter than the person who is just lighter than D?

Option 1: One

Option 2: Three

Option 3: Four

Option 4: Two


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Three


Solution : Given:
(I) Only two persons are lighter than F. F is heavier than A but lighter than B.
B > F > A > _
(II) D is lighter than E but heavier than G. H is lighter than A. C is heavier than E. C is not the heaviest person. The weights of the second heaviest and the second lightest persons are 78 kg and 48 kg, respectively.
B > C (78) > E > D > G > F > A (48) > H

So, there are three persons lighter than the person who is just lighter than D. Hence, the second option is correct.

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