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Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability (CSP) Arithmetical Reasoning

What is the number of selections of 10 consecutive things out of 12 things in a circle taken in the clockwise direction?

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- We have a circle of 12 things. We need to select 10 consecutive items in a clockwise manner.

- Choosing 10 consecutive items on a circular arrangement implies leaving out 2 consecutive items.

- The problem reduces to choosing 2 consecutive items to leave out from the circle of 12.

- As the circle is symmetrical, there are only 12 possible ways to pick two consecutive gaps.

- Therefore, there are 12 selections of 10 consecutive things possible.

Answer: Option 3 - 12

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