Question

Directions: Which of the following symbols should be placed in the blank spaces respectively (in the same order from left to right) in order to complete the given expression in such a manner that “O < A” definitely holds True?

T _ O _ D _ A _ Y

1. = , ≤ , > , >
2. <, > , ≤ , <
3. > , > , = , <
4. = , <, ≤ , >
5. <, > , ≥ , ≥ 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : = , <, ≤ , >

Let us check each option:

1) T = O ≤ D > A > Y → False (as O ≤ D > A → no clear relation between O and A cannot be determined because there are opposite signs between O and A . So, it is false)

2) T< O > D ≤ A < Y → False (as O > D ≤ A → no clear relation between O and A cannot be determined because there are opposite signs between O and A . So, it is false)

3) T > O > D = A < Y → False ( as O > D = A → O > A . So, it is false )

4) T = O < D ≤ A > Y → True (as O < D ≤ A → O < A)

5) T< O > D ≥ A ≥ Y → False ( as O > D ≥ A → O > A . So, it is false)

Hence, the correct sequence of symbols to satisfy the given statement is =, <, ≤ , >.