English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningSeating Arrangement
Directions : Read the following questions carefully and choose the right answer. In a row where all are facing north, Priya is 15 th from the left end and Garima is 19 th from the right end. They interchange their positions, and Ram who sits 24th from the left end sits at the 5th place to the left of Priya's new position. How many persons were there in the row?
Options
- A36
- B42
- C47
- D56
Correct answer
C. 47
Step-by-step solution
Using the given information we can create a following figure: Here the total number of persons in the queue = (*29 + 19 - 1) = 47 Note: 29 is derived by adding Ram's position from left end of the row (24) and his position with respect to Priya (5). Hence, the correct answer is option C.