Linear Seating Arrangement

CMAT 2026 · Logical Reasoning · Medium · Seating Arrangement

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?

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    C

  3. C.

    E

  4. D.

    G

Answer

B

Explanation

  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.

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