Tallest person from chained comparisons: Roshan is taller than Hardik, who is shorter than Sushil. Niza is taller than Harry but shorter than Hardik. Sushil is shorter than Roshan. Who is the tallest?
Verbal Reasoning
Ranking Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARoshan
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BSushil
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CHardik
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DHarry
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ENiza
Answer
Correct Answer: Roshan
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We are to deduce the tallest individual by chaining inequalities.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Roshan > Hardik.
- Hardik < Sushil ⇒ Sushil > Hardik.
- Niza > Harry and Niza < Hardik ⇒ Hardik > Niza > Harry.
- Sushil < Roshan ⇒ Roshan > Sushil.
Concept / Approach:Combine to form a chain with Roshan at the top if both Roshan > Sushil and Sushil > Hardik are true.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From Sushil > Hardik and Roshan > Sushil, get Roshan > Sushil > Hardik.Given Hardik > Niza > Harry, append to the chain: Roshan > Sushil > Hardik > Niza > Harry.Thus the tallest is Roshan.Verification / Alternative check:No statement contradicts Roshan being above Sushil; rather it explicitly places Roshan above. Therefore, no one can exceed Roshan in the order.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Sushil: Below Roshan.
- Hardik/Niza/Harry: Each is explicitly below someone else who is below Roshan.
Common Pitfalls:Reversing the direction of a comparison or overlooking the “Sushil is shorter than Roshan” constraint.
Final Answer:Roshan