Question

Some information is provided in the form of statements. On the basis of that information find the answer to the question which follows.

Coach Balkishen is trying to put together a team of four players for a tennis tournament. He has seven players available: males A, B and C and the females M, N, O and P. All players are of equal ability and there must be at least two males on the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other player.

• Player B cannot play with player M
• Player C cannot play with player P
• Player M cannot play with player O

Which statement must always be true?

(A) If M plays, A plays

(B) If O plays, B plays

(C) If M plays, O plays

Options

• Only A

• Only B

• Only C

• Only A and C

Answer 1

Only A

Explanation:

From the possible combinations it is clear whenever M  plays, A plays but same is not true for other cases.