Five runners (A, B, C, D, and E) compete in a race. B finishes directly before C. A finishes after C, but before E. D finishes first. In what position did E finish?
5th place (last)
D is 1st. B is directly ahead of C, so they form a block [B, C]. A is after C and before E, establishing the order [B, C, A, E]. Placing this sequence behind D gives the full finish order: D (1st), B (2nd), C (3rd), A (4th), E (5th).
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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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