A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming tournament. For this 7 players are available: males A, Band C; and females W, X, Y and Z. All players have equal capability and at least 2 males will be there in the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other. But, B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z and W cannot play with Y. If B is selected and Y is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?
- AA, B, C and W
- BA, B, C and Z
- CA, B, C and XCorrect
- DA, W, Y and Z
Explanation
Here's a step-by-step breakdown:
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Given Information:
- Team size: 4 players.
- Available: Males (A, B, C), Females (W, X, Y, Z).
- Condition: At least 2 males in the team.
- Restrictions: B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z, W cannot play with Y.
- Specifics: B is selected, Y is rejected.
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Apply Specifics (B selected, Y rejected):
- Since B is selected, the restriction "B cannot play with W" means W cannot be selected.
- So far, B is in the team. Y and W are out.
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Remaining Players for Selection:
- Males: A, C
- Females: X, Z
- We need to select 3 more players to join B.
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Apply "At least 2 males" condition:
- Since B (a male) is already selected, we need at least one more male from {A, C}.
- This means we can select either {A} or {C} or {A, C}.
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Consider selecting both remaining males (A and C):
- If A and C are selected, the team members so far are {B, A, C}.
- We need one more player. The available females are {X, Z}.
- Now, check the restriction "C cannot play with Z". Since C is selected, Z cannot be selected.
- Therefore, the only remaining player that can be selected is X.
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Form the Team:
- With B, A, C selected, and X being the only compatible female, the team becomes {A, B, C, X}.
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Verify the Team {A, B, C, X} against all conditions:
- Team size 4: Yes.
- B is selected, Y is rejected: Yes (B is in, Y is not).
- At least 2 males: Yes (A, B, C are 3 males).
- B cannot play with W: Yes (W is not in the team).
- C cannot play with Z: Yes (Z is not in the team).
- W cannot play with Y: Yes (W and Y are not in the team).
- All conditions are met.
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Evaluate Options:
- A) A, B, C and W: Incorrect, because B cannot play with W.
- B) A, B, C and Z: Incorrect, because C cannot play with Z.
- C) A, B, C and X: Correct, as derived above.
- D) A, W, Y and Z: Incorrect, B must be selected.
The final answer is C.

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