Question

Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are sitting in a row. B is to the immediate right of D. C is to the immediate left of E. D is not at either end. Who is sitting at the extreme left?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. D
• D. C

Hint:

For seating arrangement problems, list all conditions and assign positions systematically. Use a diagram or slots (e.g., \_ \_ \_ \_ \_) to visualize the row. Start with constraints that limit positions (e.g., “not at ends”) and build pairs (e.g., DB, CE) to fit the arrangement. Test each possible configuration and verify all conditions are met.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to arrange the five friends according to the given conditions and identify who is sitting at the extreme left.

1. Understanding the Concepts:

- Immediate Right/Left: Means directly adjacent to the right or left.
- Ends of the Row: Positions at the extreme left and extreme right.
- Logical Deduction: Use the given clues to place each friend correctly.

2. Given Conditions:

- B is to the immediate right of D.
- C is to the immediate left of E.
- D is not at either end.

3. Step-by-Step Arrangement:

- Since D is not at an end, possible positions for D are 2, 3, or 4.
- B is immediately right of D, so B must be next to D on the right.
- C is immediately left of E, so C and E are adjacent with C to the left of E.
- The row has 5 seats: positions 1 to 5 from left to right.

4. Possible Arrangement:

• If D is at position 2, B is at 3.
  Then C and E must be adjacent; possible positions are 4 and 5.
  That leaves A at position 1.

Arrangement: A (1), D (2), B (3), C (4), E (5)

5. Verify Conditions:

• B is immediate right of D → B(3) right of D(2) 
• C immediate left of E → C(4) left of E(5)
• D not at ends → D(2)

Final Answer:

The person sitting at the extreme left is A.