Six friends A,B,C,D,E and F are sitting in a closed circle facing the centre. E is to the left of D. C is between A and B. F is between E and A. Who is in the either side of A?
C and F
Understanding the Six Friends Seating Arrangement
This problem involves a classic logic puzzle where we need to figure out the seating arrangement of six friends (A, B, C, D, E, F) sitting in a closed circle. They are all facing the center, which is important for determining "left" and "right". In a circle, "left" usually means clockwise movement relative to the person facing the center, and "right" means anti-clockwise movement. Let's break down the given clues step-by-step to determine the seating order.| Clue | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| E is to the left of D. | Moving clockwise from D, the next person is E. So the sequence is D → E (clockwise). |
| C is between A and B. | This means A, C, and B are consecutive in the circle. The order could be A → C → B or B → C → A. |
| F is between E and A. | This means E, F, and A are consecutive. The order could be E → F → A or A → F → E. |
Constructing the Seating Order
Let's combine the clues.- We know D → E.
- We know F is between E and A, so we have E → F → A or A → F → E. Given E is clockwise from D, let's try extending the sequence D → E. The arrangement E → F → A fits naturally: D → E → F → A.
- We know C is between A and B, so we have A → C → B or B → C → A. Since our sequence is D → E → F → A, the arrangement A → C → B extends this to D → E → F → A → C → B.
- Circle arrangement: D, E, F, A, C, B are all placed. Closing the circle means B is next to D.
- E is to the left of D: Yes, in the order D → E (clockwise).
- C is between A and B: Yes, the sequence is A → C → B.
- F is between E and A: Yes, the sequence is E → F → A.
Identifying Neighbors of A
The question asks who is on either side of A. Looking at our derived clockwise arrangement: D → E → F → A → C → B. The people immediately next to A are F (to A's left, clockwise) and C (to A's right, anti-clockwise). Therefore, the individuals on either side of A are C and F.Important Questions from Circular Arrangement
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Consider the Question and two Statements given below :
Question : Who is sitting on the immediate left of A?
Statement-1 : Bis sitting opposite to Cand Dis sitting opposite to E.
Statement-2 : Fis sitting on the immediate left of B.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Question and the Statements?
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