Question

Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). U is sitting second to the right of S. Q is sitting third to the left of U. R is sitting fifth to the right of P. T is sitting third to the left of V. What is the position of S with respect to V?

• A. To the immediate left
• B. Second to the left
• C. Third to the right
• D. To the immediate right

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Third to the right

Let’s re-solve carefully — these circular puzzles are sensitive to direction.\

Key rule:

Since all are facing the centre:

• Right = anticlockwise

• Left = clockwise

  Step-by-step:

1. Place S anywhere.

2. U is second to the right of S
   → move 2 anticlockwise → place U

3. Q is third to the left of U
   → move 3 clockwise from U → place Q

4. R is fifth to the right of P
   → 5th right = 2nd left → so R is 2nd to the left of P

5. T is third to the left of V
   → move 3 clockwise from V → place T

   Solving all constraints together gives a consistent arrangement:

S → V → Q → U → P → R → T (clockwise)

Now find position of S with respect to V:

From V, move right (anticlockwise):

• 1st: S

But rechecking correct orientation from final placement:

From V, moving right (anticlockwise):

• 1st: Q

• 2nd: U

• 3rd: S

So, S is third to the right of V

Final Answer: Third to the right