Five people (P, Q, R, S, T) compete in a sprint. P finishes before Q, but after R. S finishes before T, but after Q. In what exact order do the five runners cross the finish line?
R, P, Q, S, T.
The first clue places them in order R-P-Q. The second clue places S after Q, and T after S (Q-S-T). Linking these together gives R, P, Q, S, T.
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: Medium. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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