Ed is taller than Jane and Raphael is taller than Anthony. Jane is shorter than both Raphael and Anthony. Mildred and Anthony are the same height.

If the statements above are true, which of the following can be properly inferred?

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Raphael and Ed are the same height.

Mildred is taller than Jane.

Correct

Anthony is shorter than Ed.

Ed is taller than Mildred.

Mildred is taller than Ed.

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Mishal3d ago

thanks, this one was pretty quick once I drew it out.

Devangana5d ago

Is C wrong just because we can't compare Ed and Anthony directly? That tripped me up for a sec.

Mocjust now

right, nothing links Ed's height to Anthony's, so you can't infer the comparison

What this question tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.

Ed is taller than Jane and Raphael is taller than Anthony. Jane is shorter than both Raphael and Anthony. Mildred and Anthony are the same height.If the statements above are true, which of the following can be properly inferred?