Question

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J are sitting around a circle facing the centre. C is third to the left of A. E is fourth to the right of A. D is fourth to the left of J, who is second to the right of A. F is third to the right of B. G is not an immediate neighbour of A. What is the H's position with respect to E?

• A. Third to the left
• B. Fourth to the left
• C. Fifth to the right
• D. Fifth to the left

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine H's position with respect to E, let's organize the seating arrangement by following the clues step-by-step:

1. Position A: Let's start by placing A in any position because all positions are relative to A.
2. Position C: C is third to the left of A. Assuming clockwise rotation is the direction to the left (since they are facing the center), place C third to the left of A.
3. Position J: J is second to the right of A. So, place J accordingly.
4. Position D: D is fourth to the left of J. From J, count four positions in a counter-clockwise direction (since left is counter-clockwise) and place D.
5. Position E: E is fourth to the right of A. Place E accordingly by counting four spots clockwise from A.
6. Position F: F is third to the right of B. Initially, you may not have B's position, so tentatively consider B and then place F based on the earlier deductions.
7. Position G: G is not an immediate neighbour of A. Find a position for G that is not adjacent to A.
8. Position H: Finally, the only position left in the arrangement will be occupied by H.

After plugging in all these positions, identify the relative position of H concerning E:

1. Determine H's Position: From E, count three seats in a clockwise direction to reach to H. Hence, H is third to the left of E.

Thus, the answer is: Third to the left.