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Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ?
Statements:
1. T is not the shortest.
2. R is taller than S but shorter than Q.
3. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.

A

Only I and II

B

Either II only or I and III only

C

Only II

D

Only II and III

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
B
From the given statement, the descending order of heights is :_Q__S__
From II, we have the order:_, Q, R, S,_. Thus, R is in the middle.
From III, we have the order : P, Q,_S,_ But, according to I, T is not the shortest.
So, R is the shortest. Thus, we have the order: P, Q,T, S, R. So T is in the middle.
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