Five people are sitting in a row facing south. C is fourth to the left of M and B is sitting exactly at the middle of the row. V doesn't sit adjacent to C. What is the position of V?
(A) Second to the right of N.
(B) Second to the left of N.
(C) Immediate left of M.
(D) Third to the right of C.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Step 1: Arrange 5 people in a row (facing south)
Positions (from left to right): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- B is in the middle → position 3
Step 2: C is fourth to the left of M
- Fourth to the left → C is 4 places to the left of M
- With 5 seats, this is only possible if:
- C = position 1, M = position 5
Step 3: V doesn’t sit adjacent to C
- C = 1 → adjacent positions = 2
- So V cannot sit at position 2
Remaining positions for V: 4
Step 4: Identify V’s position relative to N or M or C
- N must occupy the only remaining position = 2
Positions now:
1 → C, 2 → N, 3 → B, 4 → V, 5 → M
Step 5: Check the options
- (A) Second to the right of N → N at 2 → second right = 4 → V
- (B) Second to the left of N → N at 2 → second left = 0 → invalid
- (C) Immediate left of M → M at 5 → left = 4 → V
- (D) Third to the right of C → C at 1 → third right = 4 → V
Correct options: (A), (C) and (D) only