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A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E, each having a different weight.

(i) A weighs twice as much as B.

(ii) B weighs four and a half times as much as C.

(iii) C weighs half as much as D.

(iv) D weighs half as much as E.

(v) E weighs less than A but more than C.

Which of the following is the lightest?

A) A                                                         

B) B                                 

C) C                     

D) D         

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c]: Let the weight of C be x. Then, D's weight = 2x, E?s weight = 4x, B's weight = 4.5x and A?s weight = 9x. So, the order becomes: A>B>E>D>C  C is the lightest.