In the series X, Y, Z, A, B, C, how many letters are there before 'C'?

A. 4

If the sequence is A, C, E, G, what is the next letter?

B. H

If the quadratic equation x^2 - 6x + 8 = 0 has roots r1 and r2, what is the sum of the roots?

A. 6

If 3 : 9 is related as 4 : ?

A. 12
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In a puzzle, there are three boxes labeled A, B, and C. The following conditions apply: 1) Box A cannot contain apples if Box B contains oranges. 2) Box C must contain bananas if Box A contains apples. Which of the following combinations is possible?

D. A: ORANGES, B: GRAPES, C: BANANAS