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Verbal Reasoning · Q90

Data Sufficiency

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 90

Q90

Question : Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ? Statements : I. T is not the shortest. II. R is taller than S but shorter than Q. III. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.

A.
Only I and II
B.
Either II only or I and III only
Answer
C.
Only II
D.
Only II and III
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
From the given statement, the descending order of heights is :__, Q,__, S,__.
From II, we have the order: _, Q, R, S,__. Thus, R is in the middle.
From III, we have the order : P, Q,__, S,__. But, according to I, T is not the shortest.
So, R is the shortest. Thus, we have the order : P, Q, T, S, R. So, T is in the middle.