Tom is older than Jerry, but younger than Spike. Tyke is older than Spike. Who is the youngest among the four?
Jerry
Ordering them from oldest to youngest gives Tyke > Spike > Tom > Jerry. Thus, Jerry is 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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