Seven boxes, G, H, I, J, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order.
Only four boxes are kept between S and H. Only Q is kept above S. Only two boxes are kept between J and R. G is kept immediately above I. R is not kept immediately above G.
How many boxes are kept above R?
- AOption (a)
Two
- BOption (b)
Five
- COption (c)
Four
- DOption (d)
Three
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Correct answer
Five
Why this answer is correct
**Given:**Seven boxes, G, H, I, J, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order.
- Only Q is kept above S.
- Only four boxes are kept between S and H.
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 7 | Q |
| 6 | S |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | H |
- Only two boxes are kept between J and R.
- G is kept immediately above I.
- R is not kept immediately above G.
Final Arrangement:
| 7 | Q |
|---|---|
| 6 | S |
| 5 | J |
| 4 | G |
| 3 | I |
| 2 | R |
| 1 | H |
Thus, there are five boxes kept above R.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"