Ranking Test


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A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E each having a different weight.
I. A weight is twice as much as of B.
II. B weight is four and half times as much as of C.
III. C weight is half times as much as of D.
IV. D weight is half as much as of E.
V. E weight is less than A but more than C.

  1. E is heavier than which of the following two articles?









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    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C

    Correct Option: B

    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C
    E is heavier than D and C.


  1. E is lighter in weight than which of the other two articles?









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    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C

    Correct Option: A

    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C

    So, E is lighter in weight than A and B.



  1. Which of the following is the lightest in weight?









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    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C

    Correct Option: C

    According to question,
    A's weight is twice as much as of B.
    1. A = 2B.
    B's weight is four and half times as much as of C.
    2. B = 4.5C
    C's weight is half times as much as of D.
    3. C = D/2.
    D's weight is half as much as of E.
    4. D = E/2.
    E weight is less than A but more than C.
    5. A > E > C

    from 1 and 2
    6. A = 2B = 9C
    from 6 and 3
    7. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D
    from 7 and 4
    8. A = 2B = 9C = 4.5D = 2.25E
    so from 8 and 5
    A > B > E > D > C

    So lightest in weight is C.


  1. In a row of boys, Rajan is 10th from the right and suraj is 10th from the left. When Rajan and Suraj interchange their positions, Suraj will be 27th from the left. Which of the following will be Rajan's position from the right?











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    Total number of boys = (10 + 27 - 1)
        = 37 - 1 = 36

    Correct Option: E

    Total number of boys = (10 + 27 - 1)
        = 37 - 1 = 36
    So, Rajan's position from the right
    = (36 - 10) + 1 = 26 + 1 = 27



  1. Satish read a book on Sunday. Sudha read that book one day prior to Anil but 4 days after Satish. On which day did Anil read the book ?









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    Sudha read the book 4 days after Sunday. it means Sudha read the book on Thursday. Hence, Anil will read the book on Friday.

    Correct Option: A

    Sudha read the book 4 days after Sunday. it means Sudha read the book on Thursday. Hence, Anil will read the book on Friday.