Directions: Analyze the details provided below to answer the following question.

Eight professionals completed their project submissions across four consecutive months—March, April, May, and June—on two specific dates of each month: the 7th and 22nd.

M finished her submission in a month containing 31 days. Exactly four professionals submitted between M and T, with T submitting after M. T did not submit on the final available date. One person submitted between T and B. The count of individuals who submitted prior to B equals the count of individuals who submitted after W. L made his submission on an odd-numbered date during a 30-day month. Three professionals submitted between L and Q. Q submitted in the same month as K. J submitted after E but before N.

Who among the following was the third to last person to make their project submission?

The correct answer is T.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding the Schedule:
There are 8 professionals submitting their projects across 4 months (March, April, May, June) on 2 dates per month (7th and 22nd). In chronological order, the submission slots are:
• 1st position: March 7
• 2nd position: March 22
• 3rd position: April 7
• 4th position: April 22
• 5th position: May 7
• 6th position: May 22 (Third to last)
• 7th position: June 7 (Second to last)
• 8th position: June 22 (Last)

2. Determining the Positions of M and T:
• M submitted in a month containing 31 days (March or May).
• Exactly 4 professionals submitted between M and T, with T submitting after M.
• If M submitted in May (5th or 6th position), T would be at the 10th or 11th position, which is invalid.
• If M submitted on March 22 (2nd position), T would be at June 7 (7th position).
• If M submitted on March 7 (1st position), T would be at May 22 (6th position).

3. Locating L, Q, and Confirming T's Position:
• L submitted on an odd-numbered date (7th) in a 30-day month (April 7 or June 7).
• Exactly 3 professionals submitted between L and Q. This means L and Q must occupy the 3rd position (April 7) and the 7th position (June 7).
• Since the 7th position (June 7) is occupied by either L or Q, T cannot be at the 7th position.
• Therefore, T must be at the 6th position (May 22), and M is at the 1st position (March 7).

4. Conclusion:
The third to last person to submit is the individual at the 6th position out of 8.
Therefore, T was the third to last person to make their project submission.