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Question : Directions: Seven people, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a straight row facing the north. Only two people sit to the right of U. Only two people sit to the left of R. Only two people sit between U and Q. Only three people sit between R and V. T is not an immediate neighbour of U. S sits to the right of U. How many people sit between Q and V?

Option 1: 2

Option 2: 1

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : Given:
Seven people, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
I. Only two people sit to the right of U.
II. Only two people sit to the left of R.
III. Only two people sit between U and Q.
IV. Only three people sit between R and V.
V. T is not an immediate neighbour of U.
VI. S sits to the right of U.

From statements I and II, the seating arrangement is –

From statements III and IV, the seating arrangement is –

From statements V and VI, the seating arrangement is –

So, four people sit between Q and V. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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