Five pupils scored different marks in a test, ranked from the highest mark. Jo scored more than Kit. Lu scored less than Kit but more than Ike. Hana scored more than Jo. Who is in third place?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Kit

  1. Step 1: Turn each clue into a position and fit the clues together. Step 2. The only order that satisfies every clue is first Hana, second Jo, third Kit, fourth Lu, fifth Ike. Step 3. Position 3 is Kit. Answer: Kit. Why not the others: Hana: This is in first place, not third. Ike: This is in fifth place, not third. Jo: This is in second place, not third.

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