Six boxes, M, N, O, P, Q and R, are kept one above the other but not necessarily in the same order. There is only one box between box N and box R. Box Q is immediately below box N. There are only two boxes between box Q and box M. There is no box above box P. Box R is third from the bottom. Which box is third from the top?
Six boxes, M, N, O, P, Q and R, are kept one above the other but not necessarily in the same order. There is only one box between box N and box R. Box Q is immediately below box N. There are only two boxes between box Q and box M. There is no box above box P. Box R is third from the bottom. Which box is third from the top? Correct Answer Q
Six boxes - M, N, O, P, Q and R, are kept one above the other but not necessarily in the same order.
1. There is no box above box P.
2. Box R is third from the bottom.
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3. There is only one box between box N and box R.
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4. Box Q is immediately below box N.
The above condition cannot be satisfied in Case II, so it is eliminated.
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3. There are only two boxes between box Q and box M.
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Only one box O is left and it will occupy the vacant position.
So, the final arrangement is shown below:
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Clearly, box Q is third from the top.
Hence, ‘Q’ is the correct answer.