SIG (Susquehanna)–styleAnalystQuantitative AnalystQuestion #98
Aaron, Bryce, and Craig are all of different integer ages. They had the following conversation: (i) Bryce to Craig: 'You're the youngest.' (ii) Aaron to Bryce: 'Your age is exactly 70% greater than mine.' (iii) Aaron to Craig: 'Your age is the average of my age and Bryce's age.' (iv) Craig to Aaron: 'I'm at least 8 years older than you.' However, not all of these statements are true. Whenever speaking to someone older, a speaker always tells the truth; when speaking to someone younger, a speaker always lies. How old is Craig?
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