Question

    Alex, Ben, Chris, Denis, Emma, Foxy, and Gogo study at the same university. Foxy and Gogo are the second eldest and eldest respectively, between them. Emma is elder than only Alex and Chris. Denis is the fourth eldest. Alex is not the youngest. How many persons are older than Emma?

    A 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Foxy and Gogo are second eldest and eldest respectively.   Gogo > Foxy > __ > __ > __ > __ > __   Denis is the fourth eldest.   Gogo > Foxy > __ > Denis > __ > __ > __   3. Emma is elder than only Alex and Chris. 4. A is not the youngest.   Gogo > Foxy > __ > Denis > Emma > Alex > Chris So, the final arrangement will be:   Gogo > Foxy > Ben > Denis > Emma > Alex > Chris   Thus, it is clear that 4 persons are older than Emma. Hence, the correct answer is (A).

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