A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E, each having a different weight.
(i) A weights twice as much as B.
(ii) B weights four and a half times as much as C.
(iii) C weights half as much as D.
(iv) D weights half as much as E.
(v) E weights less than A but more than C.
E is heavier than which of the following two articles ?
Option:
A. D, B
B. D, C
C. A, C
D. A, B
E. None of these
Answer: B . D, C
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Justification:
Let C's weight be x.
Then, D's weight is 2x. E's weight is 4x. B's weight is 4.5x and A's weight is 9x.
So, the order of weights can be A > B > E > D > C.
E is heavier than D and C.
