Among five friends, who is the tallest ?
Statements:
1. D is taller than A and C.
2. B is shorter than E but taller than D.
Answer: D
From 1, we have: D > A, D > C.
From 2, we have: E > B > D.
Combining the above two, we get :E > B > D > A > C or E > B > D >C > A.
Thus, E is the tallest.