XAT · Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
Analytical reasoning
An arrangement / scheduling puzzle with clear conditions; questions ask what must be true, could be true or the position of someone.
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Six friends - A, B, C, D, E and F - sit in a straight row, all facing north. A sits immediately to the right of B. C sits at one of the two ends of the row. D sits immediately to the left of E. F sits immediately to the right of A and immediately to the left of D. B does not sit at either end. Who is seated immediately to the left of B?
Q2 · Analytical reasoning · MEDIUM
Six friends - A, B, C, D, E and F - sit in a straight row, all facing north. A sits immediately to the right of B. C sits at one of the two ends of the row. D sits immediately to the left of E. F sits immediately to the right of A and immediately to the left of D. B does not sit at either end. Which of the following is the seating from left to right?
Q3 · Analytical reasoning · EASY
Six friends - A, B, C, D, E and F - sit in a straight row, all facing north. A sits immediately to the right of B. C sits at one of the two ends of the row. D sits immediately to the left of E. F sits immediately to the right of A and immediately to the left of D. B does not sit at either end. If D and E swap their positions, who will be seated immediately to the right of F?