Question

    Answer the questions based on the information given below. Seven boxes J, K, L, M, N, O and P have different weights. Only two boxes are heavier than box J. Equal number of boxes are heavier and lighter than box L. Box K is heavier than box M, which is heavier than box O, which is not the lightest. Box N is heavier than box K.

    How many boxes are heavier than box P?

    A Three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Six Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Five Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Four Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Two Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Only two boxes are heavier than box J. So, box J must be 3 rd heaviest. Equal number of boxes are heavier and lighter than box L. So, box L must be 4 th heaviest. _ > _ > P > R > _ > _ > _   Box K is heavier than box M, which is heavier than box O, which is not the lightest. Box N is heavier than box K. So, box N must be heaviest box. Also, box P must be the lightest. N > K > J > L > M > O > P

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