#14 - Local, Could Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
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The correct answer choice is (B).

The condition in the question stem establishes that F is ranked third. According to our discussion of the sequence, R is the only other team that can be ranked first, and so R must be first:

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The second ranked team can be difficult to deduce, but the sequence helps determine who is available:

G is not available because from the first rule F is more productive than G.

H is not available because from the fourth rule S is more productive than H.

T is not available because from the first rule F is more productive than G, and from the last rule G is more productive than T.

Thus, only S can be second, and G, H, and T must fill in the final three spaces while remaining in accordance with the last rule:

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Answer choice (A) is incorrect because S must rank second.

Answer choice (B) is possible, and is therefore correct.

Answer choice (C) is incorrect because S must rank second.

Answer choice (D) is incorrect because S must rank second.

Answer choice (E) is incorrect because from the last rule G is more productive than T, and therefore T can rank fifth at best.