In a line, five friends P, Q, R, S and T are sitting, all facing East. P is sitting at the
second place to the left of T. R is third to the left of S and also to the immediate right of
P. Which two persons are sitting at the corners?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC MTS 13th October 2021 Shift-2
Explanation:
Let’s break it down with each clue:
- All five are in a line facing East.
- “P is sitting at the second place to the left of T.” That means: P _ _ T _ (there are two friends between P and T).
- “R is third to the left of S, and also to the immediate right of P.” If R is immediate right of P, the order goes: P, R, _ , _ , _.
If R is third left of S, then R _ _ S. So, P R _ S.
- Now, combine the above: T must go to the right, since P is two left of T.
Arranging: P R Q T S (works for all clues).
- The corners are P and S.
Let’s check the options:
- Q and R? No.
- Q and T? No.
- P and Q? No.
- P and S? Yes.
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By: santosh