# RE6 | z-ai/glm-5.2 | run 1

## Prompt

Ann, Beth, and Cara finished a race in distinct positions. Ann did not finish first. Beth finished immediately ahead of Ann. Cara did not finish last. Who finished in each position?

## Response

Beth finished immediately ahead of Ann, and since Ann did not finish first, the only arrangement that also keeps Cara out of last place is Cara first, Beth second, and Ann third.

## Deduction

| Position | Runner |
|----------|--------|
| 1st      | Cara   |
| 2nd      | Beth   |
| 3rd      | Ann    |

**Beth immediately ahead of Ann** means they must occupy consecutive spots. The only consecutive pair that does not put Ann first and does not force Cara into last is Beth 2nd and Ann 3rd, leaving Cara 1st.

If Cara ever finishes a relay leg, could Beth and Ann still finish consecutively while Cara avoids last?
