At a party, A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a circle. The group comprises an officer, an industrialist and a businessman. The businessman is sitting in between the industrialist and his wife 'D'. A,…
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At a party, A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a circle. The group comprises an officer, an industrialist and a businessman. The businessman is sitting in between the industrialist and his wife 'D'. A, an officer, is married to 'E' who is the sister of 'B'. The industrialist is seated to the right of 'C'. Who is an industrialist?
- B
- A
- D
- E
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - B
A (officer) is married to E, E is B's sister; D is the businessman's wife. The men are A, B, C. The industrialist sits to the right of C, so C is not the industrialist; thus C is the businessman (D's husband) and B is the industrialist.
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