If D paid Rs. 17,000 more than the price paid by E, which of the following could possibly the amount paid by A?

Only B paid more than D, => D is the second highest spender and B paid the most.

A paid more than both C and E, => A > C,E

Also, E did not pay the least, => E, who paid Rs. 8,000 paid more than C.

=> B > D > A > E > C

Amount paid by D = 17,000 + 8,000 = Rs. 25,000

Since, A lies between D and E, thus A paid any amount that lies between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 25,000

Only the second option satisfies above criteria, A could possibly pay Rs. 16,000

Ans - (B)