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If Tom is taller than Anna and Anna is taller than Lisa, who is the tallest?

Problem Statement

You are given the following information: 1. Tom is taller than Anna. 2. Anna is taller than Lisa. Using logical reasoning, determine who is the tallest person.

Answer

Tom is the tallest.

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. 1

    The first statement tells us that Tom's height is greater than Anna's.

  2. 2

    The second statement tells us that Anna's height is greater than Lisa's.

  3. 3

    By combining both statements, we can arrange the heights in order: Tom > Anna > Lisa

  4. 4

    Since Tom is taller than both Anna and Lisa, he must be the tallest.

  5. 5

    This is an example of transitive reasoning. If A > B and B > C, then A > C.

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