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A flat is shared by four first year undergraduate students. They agreed to allow the oldest of them to enjoy some extra space in the flat. Manu is two months older than Sravan, who is three months younger than Trideep. Pavan is one month older than Sravan. Who should occupy the extra space in the flat?

1. Manu
2. Sravan
3. Trideep
4. Pavan

Correct answer: Trideep

Solution

Trideep is the oldest among the four students, as he is three months older than Sravan, who is younger than both Manu and Pavan. Therefore, it is logical for Trideep to occupy the extra space.

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