Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circular table facing the center. P is second to the right of Q. R is between P and S. T is opposite Q. U is immediate left of T. Which person is opposite R?
Show Hint
In circular arrangement puzzles, always place the pair linked by "opposite" first -- it fixes two anchor points exactly 4 seats apart on an 8-seat table -- then work outward using the clear directional clues (right/left) before handling the looser clues like "between."
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This is a circular arrangement puzzle. When individuals sit around a circular table facing the center:
- "Right" means moving in a counter-clockwise direction.
- "Left" means moving in a clockwise direction.
- "Opposite" means the person directly across the circle (separated by exactly 3 seats on either side in an 8-person layout). Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Let's number the 8 circular positions sequentially from 1 to 8 in a clockwise direction to anchor our placements:
- Position 1: Top (12 o'clock)
- Position 3: Right (3 o'clock)
- Position 5: Bottom (6 o'clock)
- Position 7: Left (9 o'clock)
Positions 2, 4, 6, and 8 fill the diagonal gaps between them. Step 3: Final Answer:
The person sitting opposite to R is V, which corresponds to option (C).