English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Subject
- Logical Reasoning
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- Seating Arrangement
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · Logical Reasoning · Seating Arrangement
Eight persons namely A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a...
Eight persons namely A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a straight line from East to West. Some are facing North direction and some are facing South direction. H sits to the third left of C and faces South. F is sitting at one of the extreme ends and is facing North. B and G are facing in same direction and person sitting between them is facing in opposite direction. A is sitting third from left end and is facing South direction. A is sitting adjacent to and both are facing in opposite direction. is sitting to the right of and both are facing in same direction. C is facing in North direction. A and D are not neighbours. Neighbors of H are facing in same direction which is opposite to the direction of H is facing. E sits to the right of A . How many persons are facing in North direction?
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
D. 6
Step-by-step solution
Based on the seating arrangement of eight friends (A-H) sitting in a straight line from East to West, here is the solution for the total number of people facing North:
- Positional Chain: From East to West, the order is F-D-B-G-H-C-A-E.
- Directional Analysis:
- North-facing: F (extreme end), C (given), B and D (same direction), G (opposite of South-facing neighbor), and E (opposite of South-facing A).
- South-facing: H (given) and A (given).
- Conclusion: Six people (F, D, B, G, C, E) face the North direction.
Answer: (D) 6