Question

Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line (not necessarily in the same order) facing north. Only two persons sit between F and G, and G sits second to the left of B. D sits third to the left of C. E sits exactly between G and B, and B sits at the extreme right end of row. Who amongst the following sits exactly in the middle of the line?

A.
A
B.
C
C.
E
D.
G

Accepted Answer

B. 1. B sits at the extreme right end (Position 7): `_ _ _ _ _ _ B`. 2. G sits second to the left of B, and E sits between G and B: `_ _ _ _ G E B`. 3. Exactly two persons sit between F and G: `_ F _ _ G E B`. 4. D sits third to the left of C: `D F _ C G E B`. 5. The remaining position is filled by A: `D F A C G E B`. The person sitting exactly in the middle (4th position) is C.

Linear Seating Arrangement

Explanation

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