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Seven different games—Badminton, Chess, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Tennis, and Volleyball—were played, not necessarily in the same order, on seven different days of the week, from Monday to Sunday. Cricket was played three days after Chess. Badminton was played two days before Chess. As many games were played before Cricket as after Tennis. Two games were played between Tennis and Hockey. Volleyball was not played before Football. Question: Which game was played three days before Hockey?

1. Chess
2. Football
3. Volleyball
4. Tennis

Correct answer: Tennis

Solution

Using the clues, the games can be arranged uniquely across the seven days. Once Cricket, Chess, and Badminton are placed, the condition relating Cricket and Tennis fixes Tennis's position. From the final arrangement, Tennis is three days before Hockey.

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