Among T, V, B, E and C, who is the third from the top when arranged in the descending order of their weights ?
Statements:
(I) B is heavier than T and C and is less heavier than V who is not the heaviest.
(II) C is heavier than only T.

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Among T, V, B, E and C, who is the third from the top when arranged in the descending order of their weights ?
Statements:
(I) B is heavier than T and C and is less heavier than V who is not the heaviest.
(II) C is heavier than only T.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient

B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient

C. Either I or II is sufficient

D. Neither I nor II is sufficient

E. Both I and II are sufficient

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From I, we have: B > T, B > C, V > B. Thus, V is heavier than each one of B, T and C. But V is not the heaviest. So, E is the heaviest.
Thus, we have the order. E>V>B>T>C or E>V>B>C>T. Clearly, B is third from the top.

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A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient

Among T, V, B, E and C, who is the third from the top when arranged in the descending order of their weights ?Statements: (I) B is heavier than T and C and is less heavier than V who is not the heaviest. (II) C is heavier than only T.

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Among T, V, B, E and C, who is the third from the top when arranged in the descending order of their weights ?
Statements:
(I) B is heavier than T and C and is less heavier than V who is not the heaviest.
(II) C is heavier than only T.