Five children are sitting in the row. S is sitting next to P but not T. K is…
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Five children are sitting in the row. S is sitting next to P but not T. K is sitting next to R who is sitting on extreme left and T is not sitting next to K. Who are sitting adjacent to S?
- A.
P and T
- B.
R and P
- C.
Only K
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: D
To find the correct seating arrangement, we must systematically apply each constraint provided in the problem.
Step-by-Step Arrangement
Constraint 1: R is on the extreme left.
Arrangement: R, _, _, _, _
Constraint 2: K is sitting next to R.
Arrangement: R, K, _, _, _
Constraint 3: T is not sitting next to K.
Since K is at position 2, T cannot be at position 3. T must be at position 4 or 5.
Constraint 4: S is sitting next to P but not T.
We have positions 3, 4, and 5 remaining for S, P, and T.
If we place S, P, and T:
To ensure S is next to P and not T, let's try the sequence S-P-T.
Arrangement: R, K, S, P, T
Let's check the constraints:
R on the left? Yes.
K next to R? Yes.
T not next to K? Yes (T is at 5, K is at 2).
S next to P? Yes.
S not next to T? Yes (S is at 3, T is at 5).
Conclusion
In the arrangement R-K-S-P-T, S is sitting next to K and P.
Looking at the options:
Option A: P and T (Incorrect)
Option B: R and P (Incorrect)
Option C: Only K (Incorrect)
Option D: None of these (Correct, as the adjacent children are K and P)