Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S having different heights are standing in ascending order of their heights. The tallest person stands on the right and the shortest on the left. Only three friends are taller than O. R is shorter than only Q. N is taller than both P and M but shorter than S. Who is the third tallest?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. S.
According to given information,
1) Only three friends are taller than O. R is shorter than only Q.
__ < __ < __ < O < __ < R < Q
2) N is taller than both P and M but shorter than S.
P/M < P/M < N < O < S < R < Q
Thus, S is the third tallest.
Hence, the correct answer is S.