There are eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W. They score different marks in a test. P scored more marks than only six persons while U scored less marks than six persons. V scored the lowest marks. R scored one mark less than P while Q and S scored 5 and 10 marks less than P respectively. T is not the highest scorer. Who was highest scorer?

There are eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W. They score different marks in a test. P scored more marks than only six persons while U scored less marks than six persons. V scored the lowest marks. R scored one mark less than P while Q and S scored 5 and 10 marks less than P respectively. T is not the highest scorer. Who was highest scorer? Correct Answer W

1) P scored more marks than only six persons while U scored less marks than six persons.

…. > P > …. > ….. > ….. > ….. > U > …..

2) V scored the lowest marks.

…. > P > …. > ….. > ….. > ….. > U > V

3) R scored one mark less than P while Q and S scored 5 and 10 marks less than P respectively.

…. > P > R > Q > S > ….. > U > V

4) T is not the highest scorer.

(Therefore, W is the highest scorer as only W is left)

W > P > R > Q > S > T > U > V

Hence, W is the highest scorer.

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