Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G, each has a different age. C is older than D. B is the oldest among all. E is older than G but younger than F. G is older than C. Only two people are younger than C. D is not the youngest. How many persons are younger than E?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
1) C is older than D
⇒ C > D
2) B is the oldest among all
3) E is older than G but younger than F
⇒ F > E > G
4) G is older than C
⇒ F > E > G > C > D
5) Only two people are younger than C
⇒ F > E > G > C > D > A
6) D is not the youngest
So, the correct order will be ⇒ B > F > E > G > C > D > A
So, there are 4 persons (G, C, D and A) younger than E.