Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, each has a different height. W is taller than X but shorter than V. Only three people are taller than V. T is taller than U but shorter than S. Y is the shortest among all. How many persons are taller than U?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
1) W scored more than X but less than V.
⇒ X < W < V
2) T scored more than U but less than S.
⇒ U < T < S
3) Y scored the least among all.
⇒ Y < X
4) Only three people scored more than V.
⇒ V < three people
⇒ V < U < T < S
Thus, combining all the given statements, we will get,
⇒ Y < X < W < V < U < T < S
so, only 2 persons scored taller than U