Question

Which of the following is a correct arrangement in the given scenario ?

• A. A, D, H, E, C, G, F, B
• B. A, D, C, E, H, F, G, B
• C. G, D, A, F, C, E, H, B
• D. A, D, G, H, F, C, E, B
• E. A, D, C, E, H, F, B, G

Hint:

For linear arrangement puzzles, start with the most constrained clues (exact positions) and verify each constraint systematically against each option.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This is a linear arrangement puzzle. Fix positions using the given clues one by one.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
D is 2nd from left $\Rightarrow$ Position 2 = D. Five people between D and B $\Rightarrow$ B is at position 8 (2+5+1=8). C is 4th from one end $\Rightarrow$ C is at position 4 or 5. E is immediate neighbor of C. Two persons between A and E. One person between H and C. G and F are immediate neighbors. Testing C at position 5: E at 4 or 6; if E at 6, two between A and E means A at position 3 (3,4,5,6 gives 2 between). H one away from C $\Rightarrow$ H at 4 or 6. With E at 6, H at 4. A at 3, D at 2, so position 1 = remaining person. G&F neighbors fill positions 7 and 6 -- but E is at 6. Try E at 4: C at 5, H at 4 or 6, H at 6 with E at 4 -- one person (C) between H(6) and... recheck. Best verified arrangement: A, D, H, E, C, G, F, B (positions 1--8): D=2$\checkmark$, B=8$\checkmark$, C=5 (4th from right)$\checkmark$, E at 4 is immediate neighbor of C(5)$\checkmark$, H at 3 has one person (E) between H(3) and C(5)$\checkmark$, two between A(1) and E(4)$\checkmark$, G&F at 6&7 are immediate neighbors$\checkmark$.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct arrangement is A, D, H, E, C, G, F, B.