i) There are 9 friends A , B , C , D , E , F , G , H seated in a circle facing the centre. ii) AC , DG , HE and FB are seated adjacent to each other. A is also seated adjacent to H . iii) B is 2^ nd to the right of H . iv) E is 3^ rd to the right of C . Who is 2^ nd to the left of A?

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the Core Conflict The question states there are 9 friends listed as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H. However, the list provided only contains 8 letters. This missing ninth person creates immediate ambiguity for a fixed circular arrangement. 2. Analyze Seating Constraints Based on the provided rules: - Adjacency: The pairs AC, DG, HE, and FB must sit next to each other. - A and H: These two must also be seated adjacent to each other. - H and B: B is positioned 2 nd to the right of H. - C and E: E is positioned 3r