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A is 4 times as heavy as B. B is half the weight of C. C is 2 . 5 times as heavy as D. D is one fourth the weight of E. Who is the heaviest?
Options
- AA
- BC
- CB
- DA or E
Correct answer
A. A
Step-by-step solution
According to the question, A = 4 B B = C 2 C = 2 . 5 × D D = 1 4 × E A : B = 4   :   1 = 20   :   5 B : C = 1   :   2 = 5   :   10 C : D = 5   :   2 = 10   :   4 D : E = 1   :   4 = 4   :   16 So, A : B : C : D : E = 20   :     5   :     10     :     4     :     16 From this ratio, it is clear that A is the heaviest.