Read the given instructions carefully and answer the related questions:
A certain number of persons are sitting in a row facing north.
Three persons sit between A and B. C sits second to the right of B. D sits fifth to the left of C. Two persons sit between D and E. The number of persons sit between D and C is one more than the number of persons sit between D and F. No one sits to the left of F. The position of A with respect to F is same as the position of C with respect to G. As many persons sit to the left of F as to the right of C.
Who among the following sits third to the left of G?
Correct Answer :
A
Solution :
The correct option/answer is A.
Let us solve the linear seating arrangement step-by-step based on the clues provided:
1. Determine the ends of the row:
The clue states, "No one sits to the left of F." This means F sits at the extreme left end of the row.
Another clue says, "As many persons sit to the left of F as to the right of C." Since there are 0 persons to the left of F, there must be 0 persons to the right of C. Hence, C sits at the extreme right end of the row.
2. Locate the positions of B and C:
"C sits second to the right of B." Since C is at the extreme right end, B must be two positions to the left of C. Let the positions from left to right be numbered starting from F at 1.
3. Locate D:
"D sits fifth to the left of C."
If C is at position , then D is at position .
The number of persons sitting between D and C is 4.
4. Determine the total number of persons and the position of D:
"The number of persons sit between D and C is one more than the number of persons sit between D and F."
Since there are 4 persons between D and C, the number of persons between D and F must be:
Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.
Create, conduct, and manage professional online assessments with Mindyard. Perfect for teachers and institutes.
Copyright © 2026 Mindyard. All Rights Reserved.