Seating Arrangement Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers Part 2

Directions: Solve Questions 5-8, based on given information.

Arnab organized a seminar. He invited 3 female guests A, B and C. He also called 3 male guests P, Q and R. But by mistake he arranged 9 chairs in a single row and numbered them 1-9 from left to right.

1) None of the females are sitting next to each other
2) A and B are not sitting next to any other guests
3) C is next to Q and R
4) B, P and R are not at the end of the row
5) P is sitting next to a chair at the end of the row
6) There is only one vacant chair between B and R

5. How many guests are sitting next to an empty chair?

a. 2
b. 1
c. 3
d. 4

Answer: d. 4

Explanation:

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6. Which statement is not necessary and is redundant?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 6
d. Only 5

Answer: a. Only 1

Explanation:

It can be derived from other statements

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7. If P sits on chair number 8, C sits in

a. Chair 5
b. Chair 7
c. Chair 6
d. Chair 3

Answer: c.  Chair 6

Explanation:

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8. If P sits on chair 2, then R sits in chair

a. 3 or 5
b. 5
c. 3
d. 6

Answer: a. 3 or 5

Explanation:

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Position of R and Q are interchangeable in both the above cases