English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningSeating Arrangement
Seven people I, J, K, L, M, N and O, are sitting in a straight row, facing the north. Only five people sit to the left of M. J sits third to the left of ( O . O ) is not an immediate neighbour of M. K sits to the immediate right of N. I sits fourth to the right of J. Who sits at the extreme right end of the row?
Options
- AL
- BK
- CO
- DI
Correct answer
A. L
Step-by-step solution
Seven people I, J, K, L, M, N and O, are sitting in a straight row, facing the north. 1. Only five people sit to the left of M. 2. O is not an immediate neighbour of M. 3. I sits fourth to the right of J. Case I: Case II: 4. (J ) sits third to the left of (O ). The above statement is violated in Case II, so it is eliminated. 5. K sits to the immediate right of N. Case I: L, the only person left will occupy the vacant position. Case I: Clearly, L sits at the extreme right end of the row. Hence, 'L' is the correct an