Question

B is not inspected the day before C is inspected. C cannot be inspected second. What is the order in which B and C can be inspected?

1) B can be inspected first and C can be inspected third
2) B can be inspected third and C can be inspected first
3) B and C cannot be inspected in any order
4) B and C can be inspected in any order

Answer 1

The correct order in which B and C can be inspected is B third and C first.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this problem, we know that B is not inspected the day before C and that C cannot be inspected second. Based on this information, we can conclude that option 2) B can be inspected third and C can be inspected first is the correct order. Let's see why:

1. Since B is not inspected the day before C, B cannot be inspected second. Therefore, B can only be inspected first or third.
2. Since C cannot be inspected second, C can only be inspected first or third.
3. Considering the above two points, B can be inspected third and C can be inspected first to satisfy all the given conditions.

So, the correct order in which B and C can be inspected is B third and C first.