Four travelers checked into an inn at different times. Arthur arrived before Bella. Charlie checked in after Dan, but right before Arthur. Who arrived last of all?
Bella.
Ordering them by arrival time: Dan arrived first, then Charlie, then Arthur (since Charlie checked in right before Arthur), and finally Bella (since Arthur arrived before Bella).
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: Easy. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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