A, B, C, D, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. A sits to the immediate left of R. B sits to the immediate left of D. D sits second to the left of Q. P sits third to the left of R. Who sits fourth to the right of C?
Solving the Circular Table Seating Arrangement Puzzle
This problem requires us to figure out the arrangement of people around a circular table based on given clues and then identify who is fourth to the right of a specific person, C.
Understanding the Setup and Clues
We have 7 people (A, B, C, D, P, Q, R) sitting around a circular table, all facing the center. This means their left and right are relative to their own perspective.
Let's break down the given clues:
- Clue 1: A sits to the immediate left of R.
- Clue 2: B sits to the immediate left of D.
- Clue 3: D sits second to the left of Q.
- Clue 4: P sits third to the left of R.
Important Note: Since they face the center, "left" refers to the clockwise direction and "right" refers to the counter-clockwise direction from the perspective of the person sitting.
Step-by-Step Arrangement Process
We can visualize 7 seats around the table, numbered 1 to 7 clockwise. Let's place people based on the clues.
Step 1: Placing R, A, and P
Let's start by placing R at an arbitrary seat, say Seat 1.
- According to Clue 1, A is to the immediate left (clockwise) of R. So, A is in Seat 2.
- According to Clue 4, P is third to the left (clockwise) of R. Counting clockwise from R (Seat 1): Seat 2 (occupied by A), Seat 3, Seat 4. So, P is in Seat 4.
Our current partial arrangement looks like this (clockwise): R (1), A (2), __ (3), P (4), __ (5), __ (6), __ (7).
Step 2: Placing Q, D, and B
Now let's use the clues involving Q and D.
- Clue 3 states D is second to the left (clockwise) of Q. This means there's one person between Q and D in the clockwise direction (Q -> Person X -> D).
- Clue 2 states B is to the immediate left (clockwise) of D. So, the order is D -> B clockwise.
We need to fit Q, D, and B into the remaining seats (3, 5, 6, 7). Let's test placing D:
- If D is in Seat 3: Then B must be in Seat 4 (Clue 2). But Seat 4 is occupied by P. This doesn't work.
- If D is in Seat 5: Then B must be in Seat 6 (Clue 2). Now let's check Clue 3. If D is in Seat 5, then Q must be in Seat 3 (because Seat 3 -> Seat 4 (P) -> Seat 5 (D)). This arrangement fits!
So, we place Q in Seat 3, D in Seat 5, and B in Seat 6.
The arrangement is now: R (1), A (2), Q (3), P (4), D (5), B (6).
Step 3: Placing C and Finalizing
Only C and Seat 7 are left.
- Therefore, C must be in Seat 7.
The complete seating arrangement in clockwise order is: R, A, Q, P, D, B, C.
Finding the Person Fourth to the Right of C
We need to find who is fourth to the right (counter-clockwise) of C.
C is in Seat 7.
- 1st person to the right of C: B (Seat 6)
- 2nd person to the right of C: D (Seat 5)
- 3rd person to the right of C: P (Seat 4)
- 4th person to the right of C: Q (Seat 3)
Final Answer
Based on the deduction, Q is the person sitting fourth to the right of C.
Important Questions from Seating Arrangement (Notes)
Read the directions carefully and give the answer from the given options.
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K is $4^{th}$ to the right of P and P is $3^{rd}$ to the right of Q.
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R is $2^{nd}$ to the right of M and M is the immediate neighbour of P.
T is $2^{nd}$ to the left of L.
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