Six people C, D, E, K, L and M are each of a different height. E is shorter than only L. Only one person is shorter than C. K is shorter than D but taller than M. How many people are shorter than K?
Six people C, D, E, K, L and M are each of a different height. E is shorter than only L. Only one person is shorter than C. K is shorter than D but taller than M. How many people are shorter than K? Correct Answer Two
The logic followed here is :-
Six people C, D, E, K, L and M are each of a different height.
1) E is shorter than only L.
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2) Only one person is shorter than C.
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3) K is shorter than D but taller than M.
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∴ Here, two people are shorter than 'K'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Two".