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Five boys A, B, C, D, E are in a row. A is to the right of B. E is to the left of B but to the right of C (C < E < B). A is to the left of D. Who is second from the left?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
Translate the relational statements into a total order and read off the second position.

Given Data / Assumptions:

C < E < B.
B < A.
A < D.

Concept / Approach:
Chaining yields a single order C < E < B < A < D; the second from the left is E.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Order: C, E, B, A, D.Second from left: E.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
D and A are too far right; B is third; C is first.

Final Answer:
E

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