<p>a<b
r<s<t
if the five numbers in the inequalities above listed in order of increasing value, which number cannot be the second smallest number in the list?
A)a
B)b
C)r
D)s
E)t</p>
<p>The answer is E.</p>
<p>T is definitely greater than s and r, so it will ALWAYS be greater than at least 2 other terms. Thus, it can never be the second smallest number in the list… it can be 3rd though</p>