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Shortcut used: Find the exact relation or pattern first, then apply it consistently.
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Common mistake: Do not pick a merely related option; it must match the exact pattern.
Question 5
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Question
Five parcels A, B, C, D and E have different weights. D is heavier than B, B is heavier than A, C is lighter than A, and E is heavier than D. Which parcel is the lightest?
Explanation
Correct Answer: C
ANSWER
Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Puzzle
Parcel C is the lightest.
Why this answer is correct
The correct option preserves the same pattern.
Short Explanation
Parcel C is the lightest.
Detailed Explanation
Question
Five parcels A, B, C, D and E have different weights. D is heavier than B, B is heavier than A, C is lighter than A, and E is heavier than D. Which parcel is the lightest?
ANSWER
Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Puzzle
The weight order is E>D>B>A>C. Therefore, C is the lightest.
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Question 5
Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
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Shortcut used, common trap, and the fastest solving route
Shortcut used: Find the exact relation or pattern first, then apply it consistently.
Solve in 3 steps:
- Identify the first relation/pattern.
- Apply the same rule to the missing part.
- Reject options that break the rule.
Common mistake: Do not pick a merely related option; it must match the exact pattern.
Question
Five parcels A, B, C, D and E have different weights. D is heavier than B, B is heavier than A, C is lighter than A, and E is heavier than D. Which parcel is the lightest?
Explanation
Correct Answer: C
ANSWER
Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Puzzle
Parcel C is the lightest.
Why this answer is correct
The correct option preserves the same pattern.
Short Explanation
Parcel C is the lightest.
Detailed Explanation
Question
Five parcels A, B, C, D and E have different weights. D is heavier than B, B is heavier than A, C is lighter than A, and E is heavier than D. Which parcel is the lightest?
ANSWER
Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Puzzle
The weight order is E>D>B>A>C. Therefore, C is the lightest.
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