Six students A, B, C, D, E and F appeared in several tests. Either C or F scores the highest. Whenever C scores the highest, then E scores the least. Whenever F scores the highest, B scores the least. In all the tests they got different marks; D scores higher than A, but they are close competitors; A scores higher than B; C scores higher than A.
If E is ranked third, then which one of the following is correct?
A
E gets more marks than C
B
C gets more marks than E
C
A is ranked fourth
D
D is ranked fifth
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. **Identify Base Cases:** From the problem rules (as seen in this question set), we know: 'Either C or F stands first'.
- Case 1: C is 1st (Rule: If C is 1st, E is 6th).
- Case 2: F is 1st (Rule: If F is 1st, B is 6th).
2. **Ap