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In a family function, there are five members P, Q, R, S, and T. Q is younger than T. R is elder than T but younger than P. S is the eldest member of the family. Who among the following is the second eldest member of the family?

In a family function, there are five members P, Q, R, S, and T. Q is younger than T. R is elder than T but younger than P. S is the eldest member of the family. Who among the following is the second eldest member of the family? Correct Answer P

1) Q is younger than T

→ Q < T

2) R is elder than T but younger than P

→ P > R > T

3) S is the eldest member of the family

On combining we get,

S > P > R > T > Q

Hence, P is the second eldest member of the family.

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