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Directions: Read the following statements and answer the question: Five cities P, Q, R, S and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows: P and Q are connected by boat as well as…

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Directions: Read the following statements and answer the question:
Five cities P, Q, R, S and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.
S and R are connected by bus and boat.
Q and T are connected by air only.
P and R are connected by boat only.
T and R are connected by rail and bus.
Between which two cities among the given pairs of cities are there maximum travel options available?
  1. Q and S
  2. P and R
  3. P and T
  4. Q and R

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Q and S
Counting mode combinations: Q to S via P (2 x 1 x 2 = 4) plus via T (1 x 2 x 2 = 4) = 8 options; P-R has 1 direct + 4 via Q,T = 5; P-T and Q-R have 4 each. Q and S has the most.

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