Question

Read the information given below to answer the question.

Diana is three times older than Jackson. Edward is half the age of Stephen. Jackson is older than Edward.

Which one of the following can be inferred?

Options

• Jackson is older than Stephen

• Diana is older than Stephen

• Diana may be younger than Stephen

• None of the above

Answer 1

Diana is older than Stephen

Explanation:

From the given information, 

⇒ D = 3J   ....(i)

⇒ 2E = S  ...(ii)

⇒ J > E    ...(iii)

where, D = Diana

J = Jackson

E = Edward

Since, D = 3J

∴ D > J > 2E    (∴ J > E)

But 2E = S

∴ D > S

So, according to this, Diana is older than Stephen.