Read the following statements:

1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B

2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C 

3. B is older than C

Which one of the conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?

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  1. A is older than C
  2. D is older than C
  3.  A is older than B
  4. B and D are of the same age

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Option 1 : A is older than C
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Given:

1) B is older than C

B > C

2) Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C 

Case 1) B > C/D

Case 2) B/D > C

3) Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B

Case 1) A/B > C/D

Case 2) /AB/D > C

Case 3) A > B > C/D

Case 4) A > B/D > C

Thus, in all the cases A is older than C.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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