A's weight is more than the weight of C, and A has the second highest weight. E weighs more than A. B weighs more than D. Who is the heaviest?

1. A

   B

2. B

   D

3. C

   E

4. D

   A

Appeared in: KPSC Staff Nurse - 2018

Explanation

• The statement 'A has the second highest weight' is the key piece of information, establishing that only one person is heavier than A.
• The statement 'E weighs more than A' directly identifies this heavier person.
• By combining these two facts, the only logical conclusion is that E is the heaviest person.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The statement 'B weighs more than D' provides a relative comparison between only B and D. There is no information to place B's weight relative to A or E, so B cannot be confirmed as the heaviest.
• Option B: The statement 'B weighs more than D' explicitly makes D lighter than at least one other person (B), so D cannot be the heaviest.
• Option D: The problem explicitly states that 'A has the second highest weight.' This directly contradicts the possibility of A being the heaviest.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests logical reasoning skills, specifically in the area of order and ranking as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question is not directly related to clinical nursing practice but assesses critical thinking and logical deduction.
• These reasoning skills are essential for nurses in clinical decision-making, such as prioritizing patient care based on acuity (e.g., which patient is the most critical) or troubleshooting equipment issues.
• What if the problem stated 'E weighs less than C'? In that case, the heaviest person could not be determined from the given information, as we would only know the order is (Heaviest) > A > C > E, with B and D's positions unknown relative to the top person.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the question type. This is a logical reasoning question involving order and ranking.
• Carefully read and deconstruct each statement, translating it into a logical relationship (e.g., 'A > C').
• Identify the most definitive statement, which is 'A has the second highest weight.' This creates a structural framework for your ranking: _ > A > _ > _ > _.
• Use the other statements to fill in the framework. The statement 'E weighs more than A' directly fills the single spot above A.
• Evaluate each option against the established facts to find the correct answer and eliminate the incorrect ones.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: This question tests logical reasoning skills, specifically in the area of order and ranking.
• Stem keywords: weight, more than, second highest, heaviest
• Lead-in keywords: Who is the heaviest?

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