Six persons, different heights. A>C,D. A<E. B>A. E not tallest. 3rd shortest=102cm. 2nd tallest=119cm. Neither A nor C is 3rd shortest. C not shortest. F>D. Find possible height of A.

120cm
100cm
112cm
101cm

Correct answer: 112cm

Solution

Order (1=shortest): D(1 or 2), C(2 or similar), pos3=102cm, A(4), pos5 area, pos6=tallest. A is 4th, between 102 and 119. 112cm fits. 100<102 ✗; 120>119 ✗; 101<102 borderline ✗; 112 ✓.

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