Four persons A, B, C and D are seated around a table and discussing their…
2022
Four persons A, B, C and D are seated around a table and discussing their trades – (i) A is opposite to the Cook. (ii) B is right to the Barber. (iii) The Washerman is to the left of Tailor. (iv) D sits opposite to C. What are the trades of A and B?
- A.
Tailor and Barber
- B.
Barber and Cook
- C.
Tailor and Cook
- D.
Tailor and Washerman
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Correct answer: C
Conclusion: A is the Tailor and B is the Cook.
Reasoning:
D sits opposite C, so the remaining opposite pair must be A and B.
A is opposite the Cook, and A is opposite B, so B must be the Cook.
B is to the right of the Barber, so the Barber must be seated immediately to B's left. With B already identified as one member of the opposite pair, that places the Barber at the person opposite B's neighbor, which is D.
The Washerman is to the left of the Tailor, meaning the Washerman sits immediately clockwise from the Tailor. Given the remaining people and placements, this makes A the Tailor and C the Washerman.
Therefore, A = Tailor and B = Cook, which satisfies all clues.