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
Always draw the circular diagram first and place the person with the most fixed links (like "opposite" or "second to right").
If there is minor ambiguity, look at the options; the unassigned variables (V/W) usually occupy the remaining symmetric positions opposite to each other or to R.
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).