A, B, C, D and E have different ages. Only one person is elder than E. B is younger than C but elder than D. A is elder than C. How many people are elder than C?
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A, B, C, D and E have different ages. Only one person is elder than E. B is younger than C but elder than D. A is elder than C. How many people are elder than C?
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 3
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 2
From the clues, A > C > B > D. Only one person is elder than E, so E is 2nd; the eldest must be A (A is elder than C, B, D). Order: A, E, C, B, D, so 2 people (A, E) are elder than C.
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