Three runners—Alex, Bea, and Carl—finished a race. Alex was not last. Bea finished immediately before Alex. Who won the race?
Bea
Since Bea finished immediately before Alex, their order must be Bea then Alex. Because there are only three runners and Alex was not last, Alex must have finished second, placing Bea first (the winner) and Carl third.
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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