Seven friends L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, each has a different height. R is taller than L. L is taller than M. N is the tallest among all. Only two people are taller than Q. O is not the shortest among all. Only one person is shorter than M. How many people are taller than R?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Seven friends: L, M, N, O, P, Q and R.
1. N is the tallest among all.
N > - > - > - > - > - > -
2. Only one person is shorter than M.
N > - > - > - > - > M > -
3. Only two people are taller than Q.
N > - > Q > - > - > M > -
4. L is taller than M.
N > - > Q > - > L > M > -
5. R is taller than L and shorter than Q.
N > - > Q > R > L > M > -
6. O is not the shortest among all.
N > O > Q > R > L > M > -
The remaining place is for P.
N > O > Q > R > L > M > P
So, 3 persons are taller than R.