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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)

A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E, each having a different weight.

(i) A weighs twice as much as B.

(il) B weighs four and a half times as much as C.

(iii) C weighs half as much as D. 

(iv) D weighs half as much as E.

(v) E weighs less than A but more than C.

Which of the following is the lightest in weight?


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D

E) E

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Let  C's weight be x.Then, D's weight = 2x ,E's weight = 4x ,B's weight = 4.5x and  A's weight =9x

So, the order of weights is : A> B > E >D > C 

C is the lightest in weight.