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CAT 2003 Slot 1 — DILR Question 37

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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 pairs cannot be seated together?

Answer & solution

  • A

    B & D

  • B

    C & F

  • C

    D & G

  • E & A

Solution

E always occupies either position 2 or position 3 and A always occupies either position 6 or position 7.

∴ E and A can never sit together.

Hence, option (d).

CAT 2003 Slot 1 DILR Q37: Which of the following pairs cannot be seated together? — Solution | TheCATExam