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A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D, and E, each having a different weight.
1) A weighs twice as much as B.
2) B weighs four-and-a-halftimes as much as C.
3) C weighs half as much as D.
4) D weighs half as much as E.
5) E weighs less than A but more than C.
Which of the above given statements is not necessary to determine the correct order of articles according to their weights ?

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

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The correct Answer is:
C
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