Read the following statements carefully to answer these questions :
(i) X is older than L.
(ii) M and N are of equal age.
(iii) Z is the youngest.
(iv) Y is younger than N.
(v) Y is older than X.
Which two of the above statements indicate that Y is older than L?

Options

A. i and iv
B. iv and v
C. i and v
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

According to the given information:
From (i), we get.
X `gt` L ….(vi)
From (ii), we get.
M=N ….(vii)
From (iii), we get,
Z `rArr` youngest... (viii)
From (iv), we get
N`gt` Y ….(ix)
From (v), we get
Y `gt` X ....(x)
Combining (i) & (v), we get
Y `gt` X `gt` L
So, Y `gt` Lie Y is older than L.
Therefore, Required statements `rArr` both (i) and (v).