Question

If O is the first painting auctioned and G is the fifth painting auctioned, then J
must be either the

• A. \( \text{second or the third painting auctioned} \)
• B. \( \text{second or the fourth painting auctioned} \)
• C. \( \text{third or the fourth painting auctioned} \)
• D. \( \text{third or the sixth painting auctioned} \)
• E. \( \text{fourth or the seventh painting auctioned} \)

Hint:

Place J before G and K.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Order: O (1), ?, ?, ?, G (5), ?, ?; J before M, G, J before K.
Step 2: J must be 2-4 (before G and K).
Step 3: J at 3 or 4 fits, with M, K, H-L later.
Step 4: (C) 3rd or 4th is correct.