Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Pankaj is younger than Sonali and Rupali is older than Tinu. Who among them is oldest?

Statements:

A. Rupali is older than Pankaj.

B. Sonali is older than Rupali.

C. Tinu is youngest among all.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below to answer the above question:

Options:

B only

C only

A and B only

A, B and C together required

Correct Answer:

B only

Explanation:

Pankaj is younger than Sonali and Rupali is older than Tinu

P < S , R > T

A. Rupali is older than Pankaj  = R > P

B. Sonali is older than Rupali = S > R

S > R > T & P < S

So, S is oldest.

C. Tinu is youngest among all

Only  B is enough to answer the question.