Question

If M is auctioned as early in the order as possible, which of the following must
be true?

• A. \( \text{G is the first painting auctioned.} \)
• B. \( \text{H is the fourth painting auctioned.} \)
• C. \( \text{J is the first painting auctioned.} \)
• D. \( \text{K is the fourth painting auctioned.} \)
• E. \( \text{O is the seventh painting auctioned.} \)

Hint:

Place J before earliest M.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: M earliest, J must be before M.
Step 2: Earliest M is 2nd, so J at 1st.
Step 3: G, J before K, H-L pair fits later.
Step 4: (C) J at 1st must be true.