P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circular table facing inside. S is to the immediate right of T and is second to the left of P. R is not between P and T. Who is second to the left of T?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → P
Let us solve the seating step by step.
- Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit around a circular table facing inside
Left = clockwise, Right = anticlockwise
Given conditions
- S is to the immediate right of T
- S is second to the left of P
- R is not between P and T
Step 1: Fix positions
- Place P anywhere (reference point).
- Second to the left of P ⇒ S
- Immediate right of T ⇒ S
Arranging clockwise:
|
Position |
Person |
|
0 |
P |
|
1 |
Q |
|
2 |
S |
|
3 |
T |
|
4 |
R |
(This arrangement satisfies all conditions, including “R is not between P and T”.)
Step 2: Answer the question
Who is second to the left of T?
- Left of T (clockwise):
- 1st left → R
- 2nd left → P
Correct Answer: P