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Question : Directions: Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with four people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. 5, 6, 7, and 8 are seated in the same row facing South. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are seated in the same row facing North. 4 and 2 do not sit at the extreme corners of their row. 7 sits at the extreme right end of their row and is exactly opposite 1. 3 sits exactly opposite 8. Who sits at the extreme left end of the row of people sitting facing South?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 8

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 6


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 8


Solution : Given:
(I) Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with four people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. 5, 6, 7, and 8 are seated in the same row facing South. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are seated in the same row facing North.
(II) 4 and 2 do not sit at the extreme corners of their row.
(III) 7 sits at the extreme right end of their row and is exactly opposite 1.
(IV) 3 sits exactly opposite 8.

According to the given statements, the seating arrangement is as follows –

From the above, it is evident that 8 sits at the extreme left end in the south-facing row. Hence, the second option is correct.

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