Five race cars (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White) compete in a race. Yellow finished directly ahead of Red. White finished after Blue but before Yellow. Green finished first. Which car came in last?
Red.
Green is 1st. White is between Blue and Yellow (Blue < White < Yellow), and Yellow is directly ahead of Red. Placing them in order yields: 1st Green, 2nd Blue, 3rd White, 4th Yellow, 5th Red. Thus, Red came in last.
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.
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