Five job applicants (A, B, C, D, E) are scheduled for interviews in a line. A is interviewed before B. C is interviewed after A but before B. D is interviewed after B. E is interviewed before A. Who is interviewed first?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Applicant E

  1. Step 1: 'A before B' and 'C between A and B' gives: A, C, B. Step 2. 'D after B' gives: A, C, B, D. Step 3. 'E before A' gives: E, A, C, B, D. Step 4. First applicant in line is E. Answer: Applicant E, establishing the linear order: E, A, C, B, D. Why not the others: A is second after E; C is third; B is fourth; D is last.

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