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CAT 1999 — DILR Question 52

Linear ArrangementEasy
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Direction : Answer the questions based on the following information.

Seven university cricket players are to be honoured at a special luncheon. The players will be seated on the dais along one side of a single rectangular table.
I. A and G have to leave the luncheon early and must be seated at the extreme right end of the table, which is closest to the exit.

II. B will receive the Man of the Match Award and must be in the centre chair.

III. C and D who are bitter rivals for the position of wicketkeeper, dislike one another and should be seated as far apart as possible.

IV. E and F are best friends and want to sit together.

Which of the following pairs may not be seated together?

Answer & solution

  • E and A

  • B

    B and D

  • C

    C and F

  • D

    G and D

Solution

If the positions from left to right are 1 to 7
A and G take up positions 6 and 7
B takes up position 4
C and D are in places 1 and 5, so that they are as far as possible.
E and F are in positions 2 and 3.

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