Question

Among the six persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, each is having different weights
P is heavier than 3 persons. R is lighter than T 
S is lighter than only Q 
R is not the lightest 
Who is lighter and heavier than P respectively?

• A. T and S
• B. R and S
• C. S and R
• D. T and Q

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve this problem, we need to determine the sequence of weights for the six individuals: P, Q, R, S, T, and U, and then identify which individuals are lighter and heavier than P. 

1. Understanding the Clues:
   • P is heavier than 3 persons: This implies that P is the 4th heaviest, i.e., there are three persons lighter than P.
   • R is lighter than T: So, T is heavier than R.
   • S is lighter than only Q: This means S is the 2nd heaviest. Only Q is heavier than S.
   • R is not the lightest: Hence, there is at least one person lighter than R.
2. Arranging the Individuals based on Weight:
   • From the above information, we know Q is the heaviest.
   • S is just lighter than Q. So, S is the second heaviest.
3. Determining the Position of P:
   • P is heavier than three persons, so P is 4th in the rank, with three people lighter than him.
4. Identifying the Remaining Positions:
   • T, being heavier than R, must be in between S and P.
   • Hence, R is lighter than T and can only be 5th, as he cannot be the lightest due to another lightest U.
   • U is the lightest.
5. Conclusion:
   • From the table, P is heavier than R and U, and lighter than Q, S, and T.
   • Thus, T is heavier than P and S is lighter than P.
   • The correct answer is: T and S