(i) A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are eight students each having a different height
(ii) D is shorter than A but taller than G.
(iii) E is taller than H but shorter than C.
(iv) B is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) C is shorter than G.
(vi) G is not as tall as F.
How many of them are definitely shorter than F?

Options

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Data inadequate

Answer

B

Explanation

(i)AgtDgtG , (ii)CgtEgtH , (iii)DgtBgtF , (iv)GgtC , (v)F gt G
From all the statements
AgtDgtBgtFgtGgtCgtEgtH
G,C,E and H are shorter than F