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A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. NO two cousins are of the same age, but have birthdays on the same day of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the oldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.

16. Which one of the following is possible?

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A.D is 20 years old
B.F is 18 years oldCorrect
C.F is 19 years old
D.F is 20 years old
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) F is 18 years old

The possible ages of F, in comparison with the heights of the other cousins, allow F to be 18 years old.

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A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. NO two cousins are of the same age, but have birthdays on the same day of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the oldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.

16. Which one of the following is possible?

A.D is 20 years old
B.F is 18 years oldसही
C.F is 19 years old
D.F is 20 years old

सही उत्तर: (B) F is 18 years old

The possible ages of F, in comparison with the heights of the other cousins, allow F to be 18 years old.

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