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Logical Reasoning(SBI-CL) Ranking and ordering

Direction: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions.

Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H buy different items but not necessarily in the same order. Threeperson buys items between A and D. Two persons buy items between B and A. A buys item immediately before G and after C. Two people buy item between H and C. A buys an item after B. F buys an item before E. Neither F nor E buys items first or last.

Four among the five are same in a certain way and thus form a group. Which among the following does not belong to the group?

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Explanation:

Let's break down the information step by step:

- Three people buy items between A and D.

- Two people buy items between B and A.

- A is just before G and just after C, so the order is C ? A ? G.

- Two people buy items between H and C.

- A buys after B.

- F buys before E.

- Neither F nor E is first or last.

Now, let's examine the options:

- FC

- AG

- CA

- GH

- AB

Most pairs (FC, CA, GH, AG) are consecutive in the sequence described or directly related by the rules. AB is different; the rule says there are two people between B and A, so they are not consecutive.

So, Option 5 (AB) does not belong to the group.

Correct Answer: Option 5 – AB

- AG, CA, FC, and GH can all be consecutive or directly related pairs from the clues.

- AB have a gap and so aren't the same type.

Hope this clarifies the logic!