In a race of five runners, Leo finished ahead of Max. Nora finished behind Owen. Paul finished right between Leo and Max. Owen finished ahead of Leo. What is the exact finishing order from first to last?
Owen, Leo, Paul, Max, Nora
Let's piece the clues together. Owen is ahead of Leo (Owen > Leo). Leo is ahead of Paul, and Paul is ahead of Max (Leo > Paul > Max). Leo is also ahead of Max (confirmed). Nora is behind Owen, and specifically behind Owen in the ranking, let's check: Nora finished behind Owen. Wait, Owen > Leo > Paul > Max. Where does Nora go? 'Nora finished behind Owen' — and since Owen is first, Nora could be last. Let's trace: Owen > Leo > Paul > Max > Nora.
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: Hard. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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