In a school, there are five students A, B, C, D and E. ‘A’ scored less marks than ‘B’. ‘C’ scored less marks than ‘D’. ‘B’ scored less marks than ‘C’ and ‘A’ scored more marks than ‘E’. Who scored more marks out of these 5 students?

In a school, there are five students A, B, C, D and E. ‘A’ scored less marks than ‘B’. ‘C’ scored less marks than ‘D’. ‘B’ scored less marks than ‘C’ and ‘A’ scored more marks than ‘E’. Who scored more marks out of these 5 students? Correct Answer D

5 students: A, B, C, D and E

1) ‘A’ scored less marks than ‘B’.

      A ˂ B

2) ‘C’ scored less marks than ‘D’.

      C ˂ D

3) ‘B’ scored less marks than ‘C’ and ‘A’ scored more marks than ‘E’.

      B ˂ C

      E ˂ A

On combining, we get

E ˂ A ˂ B ˂ C ˂ D

So, ‘D’ scored more marks.

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