#15 - Local, Could Be True, List

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
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The correct answer choice is (E)

The condition in the question stem eliminates S from being the top layer, which means that S must be fourth or fifth, and either R or V must be sixth. If S is fourth, then from the second and third rules, O, L, and M must be below S in the first three spaces. R must be sixth due to the first rule, and consequently V must be fifth:

G3-Q15-d1.png

If S is fifth, then from the first rule R cannot be sixth and so V must be sixth (and O must be fourth):

G3-Q15-d2.png

As the only two possible scenarios under the condition in the question stem show that V must be either fifth or sixth, those are the only two options for V, and consequently answer choice (E) is correct.