Multiple choice general knowledge

Five girls took part in a race. Alison finished before Bunty but behind Clare. Debby finished before Emma but behind Bunty. who finised third?

  1. clare

  2. bunty

  3. Alison

  4. deby

  5. ema
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

From the clues: (1) 'Alison finished before Bunty but behind Clare' means Clare < Alison < Bunty. (2) 'Debby finished before Emma but behind Bunty' means Bunty > Debby > Emma. Combining these: Clare (1st) < Alison (2nd) < Bunty (3rd) > Debby (4th) > Emma (5th). Therefore, Bunty finished third. Option B is correct.

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