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A gold medal carries 5 points, while silver and bronze medals carry 3 and 2 points, respectively. Both P and Q have won 3 golds, while R and S have won 1 and 2 golds, respectively. Each of the four has won 2 silver medals. P, Q. R and S won 5, 3, 0 and 7 bronze medals, respectively. Which pair has the least difference in their points?  

A gold medal carries 5 points, while silver and bronze medals carry 3 and 2 points, respectively. Both P and Q have won 3 golds, while R and S have won 1 and 2 golds, respectively. Each of the four has won 2 silver medals. P, Q. R and S won 5, 3, 0 and 7 bronze medals, respectively. Which pair has the least difference in their points?   Correct Answer P and S

Given-

Medal

 Gold Silver Bronze
Points 5 3 2

Calculation-

Points earned by P-

P Gold Silver Bronze Total points
Number 3 2 5  
Points 15 6 10 31

Points earned by Q-

Q Gold Silver Bronze Total points
Number 3 2 3  
Points 15 6 6 27

Points earned by R-

R Gold Silver Bronze Total points
Number 1 2 0  
Points 5 6 0 11

Points earned by S-

S Gold Silver Bronze Total points
Number 2 2 7  
Points 10 6 14 30

Here, the least difference is between P and S which is 1.

Hence, Option (3) is the answer.

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