If in a certain code, '753' means 'books are old', '365' means 'old and rare' and '473' means 'books and pens', which digit stands for 'rare'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If in a certain code, '753' means 'books are old', '365' means 'old and rare' and '473' means 'books and pens', which digit stands for 'rare'?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 5
D. 3
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
From first and second, old =5 or 3. From first and third, books =7 or 3. Common analysis: first and second share 5 and 3, old common. Second and third share 3, but second has and rare old, third books and pens. 'and' common in second and third =3. Then from second, old and rare =3 6 5, and =3 so old/rare =6,5. From first, books are old =7 5 3, and =3 so books/are/old =7,5. Thus old =5, then rare =6.

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