Directions (1-3) A certain number of persons are sitting in a row facing north. Three persons sit between A and B. C sits second…

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Directions (1-3):

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 sitting between D and C is one more than the number of persons sitting 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.

Q1. How many persons sit between E and G?

1. A. One
2. B. Two
3. C. Three
4. D. Four (Correct answer)
5. E. More than four

Correct Answer

Option D — Four

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Four.

Key Points

• Arrangement (left to right): F, D, _, _, _, C, _, G, _, _, _, B, _, _, A (10 persons in row).
• E is between D and C; solving the constraints gives four persons between E and G.