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Directions: In which of the following expressions does the relationship M ≥ R and Q > W definitely hold true, assuming the given statements are true?

Options

A

P ≥ R ≥ W > S; M ≥ W > Y = Q

B

P > R ≤ W < S; M ≥ W > Y > Q

C

P < R ≤ W > S; M ≥ W < Y ≤ Q

D

P ≥ R ≥ W ≥ S; M < W ≤ Y < Q

E

P ≤ R < W ≤ S; M < W = Y > Q

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Correct Answer :

Option C

P < R ≤ W > S; M ≥ W < Y ≤ Q

Solution :

The correct option in which both the relationships MR and Q>W definitely hold true is P < R ≤ W > S; M ≥ W < Y ≤ Q.

To verify why both conclusions hold true, let us break down the logical reasoning step-by-step:

Step 1: Check the relationship between M and R

From the first statement, we have:


R≤;W

This is logically equivalent to saying:


WR

From the second statement, we have:


MW

Combining MW and WR through the common variable W gives:


MWR

Since the inequality signs point in the same direction without any contradiction, we conclude that:


MR

Hence, the relationship MR definitely holds true.

Step 2: Check the relationship between Q and W

From the second statement, looking at the path connecting W, Y, and Q:


W<Y≤;Q

Since W is strictly less than Y (W<Y), and Y is less than or equal to Q (Y≤;Q), the relationship between W and Q is strictly:


W<Q

Reversing W<Q gives:


Q>W

Hence, the relationship Q>W also definitely holds true.

Therefore, the expression P < R ≤ W > S; M ≥ W < Y ≤ Q satisfies both required conditions.

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