Four runners—Mia, Leo, Sam, and Zoe—finish a race in distinct positions. - Mia finished ahead of Sam. - Zoe did not finish last. - Leo finished immediately after Zoe. Who finished in last place?
Sam
Leo finished immediately after Zoe, forming the pair (Zoe, Leo). Since Zoe did not finish last, this pair must take positions 1-2 or 2-3. Mia finished ahead of Sam. If Zoe and Leo take 1 and 2, Mia and Sam take 3 and 4 (with Mia ahead of Sam, so Mia 3, Sam 4). If Zoe and Leo take 2 and 3, Mia must be 1 and Sam must be 4. In all valid scenarios, Sam is 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.
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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