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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.

17. What is the number of logically possible orders of all six cousins in terms of increasing age?

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A.1
B.2Correct
C.3
D.4
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) 2

Considering the provided order, there are constraints on the ordering, hence only two orders are possible.

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पठित परिच्छेद
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.

17. What is the number of logically possible orders of all six cousins in terms of increasing age?

A.1
B.2सही
C.3
D.4

सही उत्तर: (B) 2

Considering the provided order, there are constraints on the ordering, hence only two orders are possible.

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