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In such type of questions, clues are given regarding comparisons among a set of persons or things with respect to one or more qualities. The candidate is required to analyse the whole information, form a proper ascending/descending sequence and then answer the given questions accordingly.

1)

There are four persons A, B, C and D. The total amount of money with A and B together is equal to the total amount of money with C and D together. But the total amount of money with B and D together is more than the amount of money with A and C together. The amount of money with A is more than that with B. Who has the least amount of money?


A) B

B) C

C) D

D) Cannot be determined

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Let A, B, C and D denote the amounts with these individuals respectively.

Then, A+B=C+D,B+D>A+C,A>B.

Now, B+D>A+C and A>B

=> B+D>A+C>B+C

=> B+D>B+C => D>C.

Also,A+ B = C + D,A > B and D > C

=> 2B < A+B = C + D < 2C.

=> 2B < 2C => C >B

Now A>B, C>B, D>C => A>B,D>C>B.

Thus, each one of A, D and C has more amount than B. Hence, B has the least amount.