Question

Suppose, in addition, it is known that Grey came in fourth. Then which of the following cannot be true?

• A. Spotted came in first
• B. Red finished last
• C. White came in second
• D. Black came in second
• E. There was one horse between Black and White

Hint:

Fixing a position reduces arrangement possibilities; check payouts for each remaining candidate systematically.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

From Q17’s arrangement rules and Grey fixed at 4th place: Testing possibilities shows that if Black is in 2nd place, payout calculations cannot meet break-even condition for Raju’s bets. All other arrangements remain feasible with correct payouts. Therefore, option (4) is impossible.