Question

Six friends are sitting in a circle and playing cards. Ashok is to the left of Dinesh. Raghav is between Sumit and Amit. Ramesh is between Ashok and Sumit. Who is sitting to the right of Raghav?

• A. Ashok
• B. Amit
• C. Dinesh
• D. Sumit

Hint:

In circular arrangement problems facing inwards:
- Left direction corresponds to the Clockwise direction.
- Right direction corresponds to the Counter-Clockwise direction.
Keeping this simple rule in mind avoids confusion when determining left/right relative to a person's perspective.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Set the frame.
Six friends sit in a circle facing the centre; we place them clockwise at seats 1 to 6.
Step 2: Place Dinesh and Ashok.
Put Dinesh at seat 1. "Ashok is to the left of Dinesh" means clockwise, so Ashok takes seat 2.
Step 3: Use the Ramesh clue.
Ramesh is between Ashok and Sumit, so Ramesh sits at seat 3 and Sumit at seat 4.
Step 4: Use the Raghav clue.
Raghav is between Sumit and Amit, so Raghav sits at seat 5 and Amit at seat 6.
Step 5: Locate the right of Raghav.
Facing the centre, a person's right is the counter-clockwise neighbour; for seat 5 that is seat 4.
Step 6: Read seat 4.
Seat 4 holds Sumit.
\[ \boxed{\text{Sumit}} \]