Question

Among a, b, c, d and e, each having different weight, d is heavier than only a and c is lighter than b and

e. who among them is the heaviest? 1)b 2)e 3)c 4) data inadequate 5) none of these

Answer 1

The correct answer is (4) Data inadequate.

In the given puzzle:

1. d is heavier than only a

So, all others are heavier than d and a is the lightest of all.

_> _> _ > d > a

2. c is lighter than b and e

So, c will be the third lightest after d

_> _> c > d > a

b and e can occupy either first or second position in the blanks.

Therefore, we cannot say who is the heaviest. It can be either b or e.