Analytical: Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Seating Arrangements
Subtopic: Linear seating arrangement constraints
Question Statement:
Five researchers (A, B, C, D, E) sit in a row facing North. B is sitting immediately between A and C. E is to the immediate right of C. D is at the extreme left end. Who is sitting in the exact middle of the row?
Options:
(A) B
(B) A
(C) C
(D) E
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Arranging from left to right:
- D is at extreme left: [D, _, _, _, _]
- A, B, C sit consecutively with B between A and C, and E is immediately right of C: [D, A, B, C, E].
The exact middle position (3rd of 5) is occupied by B.