Five people A, B, C, D and E, are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs. (i) C is seated next to A. (ii) A is seated two seats from D. (iii) B is not…
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Five people A, B, C, D and E, are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.
(i) C is seated next to A.
(ii) A is seated two seats from D.
(iii) B is not seated next to A.
Which of the following must be true?
(I) D is seated next to B.
(II) E is seated next to A.
(i) C is seated next to A.
(ii) A is seated two seats from D.
(iii) B is not seated next to A.
Which of the following must be true?
(I) D is seated next to B.
(II) E is seated next to A.
- I only
- II only
- Both I and II
- Neither I nor II
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Both I and II
A's neighbours cannot be B (iii) or D (two seats away), so they are C and E: II true. D and B then occupy the two remaining adjacent seats opposite A, so D is next to B: I true. Both.
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