If Wanda is assigned to a lower-numbered bench than is Joan, then Henry must be assigned to a

NicoCapri August 4, 2014

question 6

I see that Henry must be in a lower bench than Frank. BUT, he also must be in a lower option than Xavier. Can you explain why choice C is incorrect?

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Naz August 4, 2014

Okay, walk us through why you think Henry must also be in a lower option than Xavier.

Can't we have Gwen and Xavier in number 1, followed by Henry and Wanda in number 2, followed by Frank and Victor in number 3 and Joan and Yvette in number 4?

Let us know what you think!

Doug-Jones October 10, 2019

if you use the example in the video presentation then Henry is also a lower number than Gwen option B. what am i missing there seems to be multiple correct answers.

hfatima1 June 7, 2020

i have the same question as above, can someone please help?

Skylar June 14, 2020

@Doug-Jones and @hfatima1, happy to help!

The video explanation presents two scenarios. In the first, Henry is lower-numbered than Gwen. In the second, Henry could be lower-numbered than Gwen, but Gwen could also be lower-numbered than Henry. Since a valid option for G to be first and H to be second exists, we cannot say that Henry MUST be lower-numbered than Gwen in this situation. Therefore, (B) is incorrect.

Consider the following arrangement:
1: G (X/Y)
2: H W
3: F V
4: J (Y/X)

Does that make sense? Please let us know if you have any other questions!