There are six books A, B, C, D, E & F. B, C & E have blue covers while the rest have red covers. D & F are new books while the rest are old books. A, C & D are law reports while the rest are physics. Which is the red covered new law report book?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → D
The book must pass all three tests, so the books are narrowed down one test at a time:
Red covers (all except B, C and E): A, D, F
Of these, new books (D and F): D, F
Of these, law reports (A, C and D): D