Question

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W are sitting in a row facing north: (A) P is fourth to right of T (B) S is fourth to the left of Q (C) R and U, which are both at the ends are neighbours of Q and T respectively (D) W is immediate left of P and P is neighbour of Q Who are the immediate neighbours of W?

A.
Q and V
B.
V and R
C.
V and P
D.
U and P

Accepted Answer

C. 8 positions left to right: Ends are U (left) and R (right). U is neighbor of T $\implies$ U T _ _ _ _ _ R. R is neighbor of Q $\implies$ U T _ _ _ Q R. S is 4th to left of Q $\implies$ U T S _ _ Q R. Positions: 1:U, 2:T, 3:S, 4:V, 5:W, 6:P, 7:Q, 8:R. Arrangement: U T S V W P Q R. Immediate neighbours of W are V and P.

Linear Seating Arrangement

Explanation

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