A train conductor notices three passengers sitting together: Maya, Leo, and Sam. Maya is older than Leo. Sam is younger than Maya but older than Leo. If they sit in order of age from youngest to oldest from left to right, who sits in the middle?
Sam
Since Maya is the oldest and Leo is the youngest, Sam's age falls directly between them. Arranged from youngest to oldest (Leo, Sam, Maya), Sam occupies the middle seat.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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