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Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Examine the following statements:

1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is elder to B.
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is elder to C.
3. B is elder to C.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: A is elder to C

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A is elder to C”.
The correct answer is: (4) A is elder to C

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