Question

P, Q, R, S, T and U are to be arranged in a circular table. Q does not sit opposite T. S and R are together. What is the sequence of their seating in clockwise direction?
Statement 1: R sits to the left of P
Statement 2: T does not want to sit near U
Directions: This question has a problem and two statements numbered (1) and (2) giving certain information. You have to decide if the information given in the statements is sufficient for answering the problem. Indicate your answer

• A. statement (1) alone is sufficient to answer the question
• B. statement (2) alone is sufficient to answer the question
• C. both the statements together are needed to answer the question
• D. either statement (1) alone or statement (2) alone is sufficient to answer the question
• E. neither statement (1) nor statement (2) suffices to answer the question

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

To solve this problem of arranging P, Q, R, S, T, and U around a circular table, we must analyze the information given in the statements.

Given Information:

• Q does not sit opposite T.
• S and R are together.

We need to find out if either statement (1) or statement (2), or both together, provide sufficient information to determine the seating arrangement.

Statement 1: R sits to the left of P.

This tells us how R is positioned relative to P, but does not help us position the other people relative to them, especially without knowing where P is positioned. Thus, this statement alone does not suffice.

Statement 2: T does not want to sit near U.

This restricts T's seating options slightly, but again, without more information about the others' positions and also considering the circular nature of seating, it is insufficient by itself to determine the complete arrangement.

Conclusion:

Neither statement (1) nor statement (2) provides enough information to determine the definitive seating arrangement of P, Q, R, S, T, and U. Therefore, the correct answer is that neither statement (1) nor statement (2) suffices to answer the question.