Read the directions carefully and give the answer from the given options. P, Q, R, S, T, K, L, M and N are sitting around a circle facing the centre. K is $4^{th}$ to the right of P and P is $3^{rd}$ to the right of Q. N is $4^{th}$ to the left of Q and $3^{rd}$ to the right of S. 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. Who is to the immediate left of K?
Let's solve the problem step-by-step by arranging the people around a circle based on the given conditions:
- Initial Positioning:
- Let’s start by placing Q at any position on the circle. Since arrangements in a circle are relative, we can place Q at the top.
- Position of P and K:
- According to the problem, P is the 3rd to the right of Q. So, if Q is at position 1, P will be at position 4.
- K is the 4th to the right of P. Hence, if P is at position 4, K will be at position 8.
- Position of N:
- N is the 4th to the left of Q. Therefore, if Q is at position 1, N will be at position 9. Since there are 9 people, this equates to position 2 when counted in a circular manner (10 - 1 = 9, which means position 2 for a 9-position round table).
- N is also the 3rd to the right of S. So, S will be at position 7 (since N at 2 and circular counting is considered).
- Position of R and M:
- R is the 2nd to the right of M, and M is a neighbor of P. Thus, M can be at position 3 or 5.
- If M is at position 3, R will be at position 5 (or vice versa).
- Position of T and L:
- T is the 2nd to the left of L. We have a few positions left now:
- If L is at position 6, T will be at position 9.
- Final Arrangement:
- Complete the circle based on these allowances and check for correctness:
- 1: Q, 2: N, 3: M, 4: P, 5: R, 6: L, 7: S, 8: K, 9: T
All conditions match correctly without any contradictions.
Conclusion:
The person to the immediate left of K (position 8) is R (position 5). Thus, the answer is:
- R
Important Questions from Seating Arrangement (Notes)
- Five friends are sitting on a bench in the following order :
(i) P is sitting next to Q and R is next to S.
(ii) S is not sitting with T; T is on the extreme left hand side of the bench and R is on second position from the right hand side.
(iii) P is on the right hand side of Q and to the right side of T. (iv) P and R sitting together
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