The following question consists of three statements numbered I, II and III. Decide if data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the questions below. Eight members – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre and all belong to different profession lawyer, doctor, musician, engineer, clerk, manager, typist and waiter. What is the profession of the person who sits opposite to the engineer? I. The clerk sits opposite to F (musician) who sits adjacent to lawyer and engineer. II. C is a typist and sits between Doctor who sits on his left and clerk. III. The clerk does not sit adjacent to Manager and waiter does not sit opposite to engineer.

The following question consists of three statements numbered I, II and III. Decide if data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the questions below. Eight members – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre and all belong to different profession lawyer, doctor, musician, engineer, clerk, manager, typist and waiter. What is the profession of the person who sits opposite to the engineer? I. The clerk sits opposite to F (musician) who sits adjacent to lawyer and engineer. II. C is a typist and sits between Doctor who sits on his left and clerk. III. The clerk does not sit adjacent to Manager and waiter does not sit opposite to engineer. Correct Answer All the statements are needed

Given that eight members – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre and all belong to different profession lawyer, doctor, musician, engineer, clerk, manager, typist and waiter.

From I,

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From II,

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On combining I, II and III,

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Hence engineer sits opposite to C who is a typist.

Therefore, all the three statements were sufficient to solve the problem.

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