Solve a logical reasoning puzzle

Q: Solve a logical reasoning puzzle

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Question

Scheduling Puzzle: Assign Interview Days

You are scheduling interviews for three candidates over three days (one per day). Determine the exact day for each candidate using the given constraints.

Candidates

Iris
Malik
Priya

Days

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

Constraints

Iris is scheduled before Priya.
Malik is not on Monday.
The Tuesday interview is not Priya's.

Task

Determine the exact day for each candidate and briefly justify your deduction.