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CAT 2003 Slot 1 — DILR Question 36

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

Seven varsity basketball players (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) are to be honoured at a special luncheon. The players will be seated on the dais in a row. A and G have to leave the luncheon early and so must be seated at the extreme right. B will receive the most valuable player's trophy and so must be in the centre to facilitate presentation. C and D are bitter rivals and therefore must be seated as far apart as possible.
 

Which of the following cannot be seated at either end?

Answer & solution

  • A

    C

  • B

    D

  • F

  • D

    G

Solution

B is seated at the centre seat no. 4.

A and G can be seated on either seats 6 or 7.

∵ C and D have to sit as far as possible

∴ They can occupy seats 1 and 5.

∴ We have the following possible arrangements.

D/C1 E/F2 F/E3 B4C/D5A/G6G/A7

Out of the given options, we know that F cannot be seated at either end.

Hence, option (c).

CAT 2003 Slot 1 DILR Q36: Which of the following cannot be seated at either end? — Solution | TheCATExam