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Question : Directions: X is older than Z, Y is younger than Z, Z is older than W. W is younger than X, who is the oldest?

Option 1: X

Option 2: Y

Option 3: W

Option 4: Z


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: X


Solution : Given:
I. X is older than Z.
X > Z
II. Y is younger than Z.
Y < Z
III. Z is older than W.
Z > W
IV. W is younger than X.
W < X
After combining all the given information, we have two possibilities –
1. X > Z > W > Y
2. X > Z > Y > W

So, X is the oldest person. Hence, the first option is correct.

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