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Question: If the order of finishing in a marathon is as follows: Runner A finishes before Runner B, Runner C finishes after Runner A but before Runner D, and Runner E finishes last. Who finishes third?

Options:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The order is A, C, B, D, E, making C the third finisher.

If the order of finishing in a marathon is as follows: Runner A finishes before

Practice Questions

Q1
If the order of finishing in a marathon is as follows: Runner A finishes before Runner B, Runner C finishes after Runner A but before Runner D, and Runner E finishes last. Who finishes third?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the order of finishing in a marathon is as follows: Runner A finishes before Runner B, Runner C finishes after Runner A but before Runner D, and Runner E finishes last. Who finishes third?
  • Step 1: Identify the runners: A, B, C, D, and E.
  • Step 2: Note that Runner A finishes before Runner B. This means A is ahead of B.
  • Step 3: Note that Runner C finishes after Runner A but before Runner D. This means A is ahead of C, and C is ahead of D.
  • Step 4: Note that Runner E finishes last. This means E is in the last position.
  • Step 5: Combine the information: Since A finishes before B, and C finishes after A but before D, we can arrange them as A, C, B, D, and E.
  • Step 6: Determine the finishing order: A is 1st, C is 2nd, B is 3rd, D is 4th, and E is 5th.
  • Step 7: Identify who finishes third: Runner B finishes third.
  • Order of Finishing – Understanding the sequence of runners based on given conditions.
  • Logical Reasoning – Using logical deductions to determine the correct order from the provided statements.
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