#19 - Local, Could Be True

[Dave Killoran]

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

If P is on the H team, then H cannot be the third-place team (due to the fourth rule P can never be on the third-place team). H also cannot be the first-place team due to the last rule. Thus, H must be the second-place team in this question, and G must be the first-place team, leaving F as the third-place team.

P must also be on the second-place team. As the fourth rule stipulates that P N, N must be on the third-place team. And, because S cannot be on the third-place team the second-place team is now full, S must be on the first-place team. Thus, only M and O remain unplaced, and they are a rotating dual option between the first and third teams:

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Accordingly, answer choice (A) is correct.