Direction[1-5]: Study the following data carefully and answer the questions accordingly.
Six persons M, N, P, Q, C and D measured their weight. No two persons have the same weight. M is heavier than P but lighter than Q. D is lighter than both C and P. Q is not the heaviest. All the persons are heavier than N. C is heavier than P. The weight of second highest person is 100kg. The weight of second lowest person is 30kg.
1. From the given option, who among the following is the heaviest?
2. If the sum of weights of P and D is 100 kg, what could be the possible weight of N?
A. 100kg
B. 80kg
C. 95kg
D. 110kg
E. None of these
3. Who is the third lightest?
A. P
B. M
C. Q
D. N
E. None of these
4. What should be the possible weight of C?
A. 90 kg
B. 20 kg
C. 110 kg
D. 95 kg
E. None of these
5. If A’s weight is 125kg; he would be lighter than how many persons?
A. Can't be determined
B. Three
C. Two
D. One
E. More than three
Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
According to the clues, we get
> Q > M > P; C, P > D and > N
Merging the clues, we get
C > Q > M > P > D > N
C is the heaviest of them all.
2. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
According to the clues, we get
> Q > M > P; C, P > D and > N
Merging the clues, we get
C > Q > M > P > D > N
We can determine the individual weights of P and D. Weight of N should be less than 30 kg which is not mentioned in the given options.
3. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
According to the clues, we get
> Q > M> P; C, P > D and > N
Merging the clues, we get
C > Q > M > P > D > N
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
According to the clues, we get
> Q > M > P; C, P > D and > N
Merging the clues, we get
C > Q > M > P > D > N
C is heavier than Q. So, C is 110 kg.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
According to the clues, we get
> Q > M > P; C, P > D and > N
Merging the clues, we get
C > Q > M > P > D > N
As no weights are given. So, it can't be determined.