Four knights participate in a jousting tournament resulting in distinct ranks from 1st to 4th. Sir Kay did not finish last. Sir Lancelot finished immediately ahead of Sir Gawain. Sir Bors finished 2nd. Who finished in 1st place?
Sir Lancelot
Sir Bors is 2nd. Sir Kay did not finish last (so Kay is 1st or 3rd). Sir Lancelot finished immediately ahead of Sir Gawain, which means Lancelot and Gawain must take two consecutive spots. Since Bors is 2nd, the only consecutive empty spots for Lancelot and Gawain are 3rd and 4th (Lancelot 3rd, Gawain 4th). That leaves 1st place open for Sir Kay? Wait! If Lancelot is 3rd and Gawain is 4th, then Kay must be 1st. Let's check: Kay (1st), Bors (2nd), Lancelot (3rd), Gawain (4th). Let's check Lancelot ahead of Gawain (3rd ahead of 4th, yes). Kay did not finish last (1st, yes). Bors finished 2nd (yes). All conditions met!
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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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