Question

Hira is richer than Jaya whereas Mohan is richer than Pritam. Lalit is as rich as Jaya. Jayant is richer than Hira.
What conclusion can be definitely drawn from the above statement?

• A. Jaya is poorer than Pritam
• B. Pritam is richer than Lalit
• C. Lalit is poorer than Hira
• D. Mohan is richer than Jayant
• E. None of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lalit is poorer than Hira

Hira is richer than Jaya
Hira > Jaya
Mohan is richer than Pritam
Mohan > Pritam
Lalit is as rich as Jaya
Lalit = Jaya
Jayant is richer than Hira
Jayant > Hira
From the above, we get
Jayant > Hira > Jaya = Lalit
In option (c), Lalit is poorer than Hira.