Problem:
Bo, Coe, Flo, Jo, and Moe have different amounts of money. Neither Jo nor Bo has as much money as Flo. Both Bo and Coe have more than Moe. Jo has more than Moe, but less than Bo. Who has the least amount of money?
Answer Choices:
A. Bo
B. Coe
C. Flo
D. Jo
E. Moe
Solution:
From the second sentence, Flo has more than someone so she can't have the least. From the third sentence both Bo and Coe have more than someone so that eliminates them. And, from the fourth sentence, Jo has more than someone, so that leaves only poor Moe!
Answe: .
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