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Seven boys P, Q, R, S, T, U and V have different weights. V is heavier than Q. P is heavier than only three people. Q is heavier than P. T is heavier than R. U is heavier than R. U is heavier than R but lighter than Q. How many boys are lighter than U?
- Five
- Four
- Two
- Three
Correct answer: Four
Solution
Since P is heavier than only three people, exactly three boys are lighter than P. Also, Q is heavier than P, and U is heavier than R but lighter than Q. From the arrangement, four boys are lighter than U.
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