P, Q, R, S, T and U each have different weights. S is heavier than Q. R is lighter than only T and P. Q is not the lightest and P is not the heaviest. Who is the second heaviest in terms of weight?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
S is heavier than Q => S > Q
R is lighter than only T and P. This means R is the 3rd heaviest.
Q is not the lightest. This means there is atleast one person heavier than P.
So, from 2nd statement, T and P are two heaviest and from 3rd statement, P is not the heaviest.
So, T must be the heaviest.
Thus, P is the second heaviest.
=> T > P > R
Thus, P is the 2nd heaviest in terms of weight.