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A is shorter than B but taller than C. D is shorter than A but taller than C and E is shorter than B but taller than A. The shortest person is

A

B

B

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C

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The correct Answer is:
B
`BgtAgtC…..(i)`
`AgtDgtC……(ii)`
`BgtEgtA……(iii)`
From statements (i), (ii) and (iii)
`BgtEgtAgtDgtC`
It is clear that C is the shortest.
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