Tom is older than Bob. Bob is younger than Sam. Sam is older than Tom. Who is the youngest of the three?
Bob.
Tom is older than Bob, and Sam is older than Tom, making Sam the oldest and Tom middle-aged. Bob is younger than both, making him the youngest.
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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