Shaking Hands

on Saturday, January 17, 2009

Four married couples, with names John, James, Matthew, Shaun, Lily, Elaine, Laura and Helen attended a function. At the function, they are required to shake hands with each other. The following information is given:

1 James shake hands with Lily.
2 John shake hands with Matthew' s wife
3 Elaine shake hands with Laura's husband
4 Shaun shake hands with John's wife
5 Laura shake hands with Lily's husband

The wife of James is_______

Look out for the solution to this question! Meanwhile, you are welcome to post your solutions via the comments box.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

The answer is Helen.
Lily is not James's wife since you don't shake hands with your own wife at a function. Elaine shoke hands with Laura's husband.Laura shoke hands with Lily's husband (not James). The only other lady left is Helen.

Anonymous said...

I think the answer is Laura.

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