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If Pen < Pencil, Pencil < Book and Book > Cap, then which one of the following is always true?

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If Pen < Pencil, Pencil < Book and Book > Cap, then which one of the following is always true?
  1. Pen > Cap
  2. Pencil > Cap
  3. Pencil = Cap
  4. Pen < Book

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Pen < Book
Pen < Pencil < Book gives Pen < Book. Cap is only known to be less than Book, so 'Pen > Cap', 'Pencil > Cap' and 'Pencil = Cap' are not certain.

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