Five girls ran a race.
Fiona started first, followed by Gertrude, then Hannah, then India and lastly Janice. Whenever a girl overtook another girl, she was awarded a point.
India was first to finish, then Gertrude, then Fiona, then Janice and lastly Hannah.
What is the lowest total number of points that could have been awarded?
Select one option, then click Submit.
1
2
3
5
more than 5
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