4 people (Ben, Grace, Priya, Tom) are ranked from fastest to slowest. Tom is faster than Priya. Tom is immediately faster than Grace. Priya is the slowest. Tom is faster than Ben. Who is the fastest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Tom
- Step 1: Combine the clues into one ordering until only one arrangement fits. Step 2. The only consistent order, from fastest to slowest, is Tom, Grace, Ben, Priya, so the fastest is Tom. Answer: Tom. Why not the others: Priya is actually fourth; Ben is actually third; Grace is actually second.
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