Eight friends J, K, L, M, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a square table in…
2023
Eight friends J, K, L, M, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a square table in such a way that all are facing towards the centre of the table. ‘L’ sits in the middle of the side. ‘P’ is second to the left of ‘M’. ‘Q’ is exact right of ‘K’ and is sitting in the middle of the side. ‘P’ doesn’t sit with ‘L’. ‘M’ sits exact right of ‘J’. Two friends are sitting in between ‘M’ and ‘S’. ‘R’ is second to the left of ‘J’. ‘S’ is exact left of ‘L’. ‘K’ is third to the left of ‘L’. Who sits fourth to the right to 'K'?
- A.
P
- B.
R
- C.
S
- D.
J
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Correct answer: B
Solution overview:
Place L at a side-mid position.
S is immediate left of L. (When facing the centre, left = clockwise.)
K is third to the left of L, and Q is immediate right of K and is also at a side-mid.
M is immediate right of J, P is second to the left of M, R is second to the left of J, and there are two people between M and S. Also P is not adjacent to L.
One seating arrangement that satisfies all conditions (listed clockwise) is:
L
S
Q
K
M
J
P
R
Find who is fourth to the right of K:
Remember: when everyone faces the centre, a person's right is the counterclockwise direction.
Starting at K and moving to the right (counterclockwise):
1 → M
2 → J
3 → P
4 → R (answer)