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7 persons A,B,C,D,E,F,G. 3rd heaviest=331 lbs. 2nd lightest=189 lbs. 3 heavier than D. E>F, E>G. G>C. F not lightest. B≥G but B<A. B+C=506 lbs. What is C's weight?
- 317 lbs
- 175 lbs
- 275 lbs
- 217 lbs
Correct answer: 175 lbs
Solution
Chain from heaviest: A>E>B>D>G>F>C. 3rd heaviest=B=331. 2nd lightest=F=189. Lightest=C. B+C=506 → C=506-331=175 lbs. Check: F=189>C=175 ✓ (C is lightest, F is 2nd lightest ✓).
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