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In a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu.The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir.Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhir.Who amongst them obtained highest marks?

(a) Randhir

(b) Neha

(c) Sonal

(d) Data are inadequate

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Correct option (d) Data are inadequate

Explanation:

As per question, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. So, marks of both Kunal and Debu individually must also be less than Randhir.

Randhir

Kunal,Debu

Total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. So, the marks of Shankar can be more than or less than that of Randhir.

Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar, i.e. Sonal > Shankar

Neha obtained more marks than Randhir, i.e Neha > Randhir

It’* evident that we cannot tell for sure who amongst them attained the highest marks.

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