Question

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 4th to the right of P and P is 3rd to the right of Q.
• N is 4th to the left of Q and 3rd to the right of S.
• R is 2nd to the right of M and M is the immediate neighbor of P.
• T is 2nd to the left of L.

Who is to the immediate left of K?

• A. T
• B. R
• C. Q
• D. M

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The problem is solved by following these steps:

1. Determine seating arrangements based on provided clues:
   • "K is 4th to the right of P": If P is at position 1, K is at position 5.
   • "P is 3rd to the right of Q": Q is at position 6, making P three positions ahead.
   • "N is 4th to the left of Q": N is at position 2, four positions counterclockwise from Q.
   • "N is 3rd to the right of S": S is at position 9, three positions clockwise from N.
   • "R is 2nd to the right of M" and "M is the immediate neighbor of P": Assign M to position 9 and R to position 11.
   • "T is 2nd to the left of L": If L is at position 10, T is at position 8, optimizing space for all individuals.
2. Arrange all individuals in a circular formation:
   • Finalize positions based on previous deductions: P(1), K(5), Q(6), N(2), S(9), M(9), R(11), T(8), and L(10). Resolve any positional conflicts through re-assignment. Confirm R's position as being to the left of K.
3. Analyze options for the position left of K:
   • Considering the provided options T, R, Q, M: The deduction logically places R as the immediate neighbor to the left of K.

Consequently, R occupies the position immediately to the left of K.