Argentine, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Equator competed at the Olympic Games, placing first through fifth in an event. They said:

Argentine: "I was not last."
Brazil: "Canada got the bronze."
Canada: "Argentine ended behind Equator."
Dominican Republic: "Equator got silver."
Equator: "Dominican Republic didn't get gold."

The gold and silver winners lied, but the other three told the truth. How did the event end?

(In reply to Solution - with explanation - Can please some one verify approach? by vineet jain)

Post this in your blog, no problem -- I'd just appreciate it if you could give me credit, for the problem is original: I invented it.

Posted by Federico Kereki on 2004-10-02 05:01:16