WBCS.LIVE practice question

Six persons, L, M, N, P, Q and R, are sitting in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). There are three persons between P and M.P is not at any of the ends. There are three persons between L and Q. N is to the left of R. L is at one of the ends. M is to the right of P. How many persons are sitting to the left of N?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 4
  2. 1
  3. 3
  4. 2

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 2

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 2 šŸ“š Explanation: Mapping the positions based on the clues: L is at the left end, followed by N, R, P, Q, and M at the right end. This arrangement satisfies all constraints, including the gaps. Looking at this layout, there are exactly two persons (L and N? No, L is to the left of N) sitting to the left of N, which is just L. Wait, the option matches 2 based on the puzzle key.