Question 43

Eight boys M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a row, facing towards the north (but not necessarily in the same order). R is fifth to the right of M. P is fifth to the right of Q. Q is to the immediate right of M. T is third to the left of P. N is third to the right of S. S is an immediate neighbour of M.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. N is third to the left of R.
II. P is sixth to the right of M.

Solution

R is fifth to the right of M.

M _ _ _ _ R

Q is to the immediate right of M.

M Q _ _ _ R

S is an immediate neighbour of M.

S M Q _ _ _ R

P is fifth to the right of Q.

S M Q _ _ _ R P

T is third to the left of P.

S M Q _ T _ R P

N is third to the right of S.

S M Q N T _ R P

Now only 'O' is remaining which can be placed on the blank space.

S M Q N T O R P

According to the above arrangement, both of the given statements are true.

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