Question

    Answer the questions based on the information given below. Nine students P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X secured different marks in an examination out of 100. Three students secured more marks than X. P secured more marks than W but less marks than Q. Q secured the third lowest marks. V secured more marks than X but less marks than S, who does not secure the highest marks. R secured more marks than T, who secured more marks than U. 50 marks is the passing marks.

    If T secured 50 marks, then how many students fail the examination?

    A Three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B One Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Four Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Five Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Three students secured more marks than X. V secured more marks than X but less marks than S who does not secure the highest marks. ____ > S > V > X > ____ > ____ >____ > ____> ____ Q secured the third lowest marks. P secured more marks than W but less marks than Q. ____ > S > V > X > ____ > ____ Q > P > W R secured more marks than T, who secured more marks than U. R > S > V > X > T > U > Q > P > W If T secured 50 marks, then four students will fail the examination.

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