UPSC Prelims 2015·CSAT·Logical Reasoning·Deductive Logic

Usha runs faster than Kamala, Priti runs slower than Swati, Swati runs slower than Kamala. Who is the slowest runner?

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  1. AKamala
  2. BPritiCorrect
  3. CSwati
  4. DUsha

Explanation

Here's the breakdown: 1. Usha runs faster than Kamala (U > K). 2. Swati runs slower than Kamala (S K > S. 3. Priti runs slower than Swati (P K > S > P. From this order, Priti is the slowest runner. Therefore, B) Priti is the correct answer.
Logical Reasoning: Usha runs faster than Kamala, Priti runs slower than Swati, Swati runs slower than Kamala. Who is the slowest runner?

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