Three numbers x, y, z are selected from the set of the first seven natural numbers such that x > 2y > 3z. How many such distinct triplets (x, y, z) are possible?

A

One triplet

B

Two triplets

C

Three triplets

D

Four triplets

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

We are looking for distinct triplets (x, y, z) from the set {1, ..., 7} satisfying x > 2y > 3z. Strategy: Use 'Strategic Variable Fixing' [54]. Start with 'z' because

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