Priya is older than Arjun. Neha is older than Meera. Meera is older than Priya. Who is the youngest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Arjun
- Step 1: Put the people in order: Neha, Meera, Priya, Arjun. Step 2. The youngest is Arjun. Answer: Arjun. Why not the others: Neha is what you get if you mix up the order of the comparisons. Meera is what you get if you mix up the order of the comparisons. Priya is what you get if you mix up the order of the comparisons.
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