In a psychology test of 6 students - P, Q, R, A, B, and C, the teacher found…

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In a psychology test of 6 students - P, Q, R, A, B, and C, the teacher found the following information about their intelligence levels.

P is more intelligent than A.
R is less intelligent than C.
P is more intelligent than Q.
Q is as intelligent as B.

If B and C are not the most intelligent students, then who is the most intelligent student?

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    Q

  3. C.

    R

  4. D.

    P

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Correct answer: D

Key facts:

P is more intelligent than A.
R is less intelligent than C.
P is more intelligent than Q.
Q is as intelligent as B (Q = B).
B and C are not the most intelligent.

Elimination:
B and C are explicitly ruled out.
Q is equal to B, so Q is also not the most intelligent.
R is less intelligent than C, so R cannot be the most intelligent.
A is less intelligent than P, so A cannot be the most intelligent.

After eliminating A, B, C, Q, and R, only P remains. Therefore, option D is correct.

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