In a group of five friends A, B, C, D an...

In a group of five friends A, B, C, D and E, 'B' is younger to C but elder to A. If they are arranged in ascending order of age, then D gets fifth rank and E gets fourth rank. who is the youngest in age?
1) B
2) A
3) Either E or C
4) Only C
5) None of these

Either E or C

Data inadequate

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`C gt B gt A `……… (i)
`D gt C gt B gt A `…. (ii)
From statement (i) and (ii) , it is clear that A is the youngest in the age among five friends.
But status of E is not clear from the given statement (i) and (ii). Hence it cannot be said clearly who is the youngest .

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