Among five friends Q, L, X, D and J, J is heavier than X but lighter than L. D is lighter than Q. X is heavier than Q. Who is the lightest of all?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → D
Join the comparisons into one chain from the heaviest to the lightest.
J is heavier than X but lighter than L: L > J > X
X is heavier than Q: L > J > X > Q
D is lighter than Q: L > J > X > Q > D
All five are now in one chain, so D is the lightest
