Multiple choice

The letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G, not necessarily in that order, stand for seven consecutive integers from 1 to 10 D is 3 less than A B is the middle term F is as much less than B as C is greater than D G is greater than F

A - F = ?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. Cannot be determined
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A Correct answer
Explanation

B is middle of 7 consecutive integers, so B=5. D is 3 less than A. F is as much less than B as C is greater than D. Through systematic deduction: A=4, B=5, C=6, D=1, F=4, G=5. Therefore A - F = 4 - 3 = 1.

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