Seven persons M, N, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting one above the other on a ladder (not necessarily in the same order). Only four persons sit between O and R. Only two persons sit between N and M and M sits immediately above Q. O sits below M. N sits above M. How many persons are sitting between P and S?
Seven persons M, N, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting one above the other on a ladder (not necessarily in the same order). Only four persons sit between O and R. Only two persons sit between N and M and M sits immediately above Q. O sits below M. N sits above M. How many persons are sitting between P and S? Correct Answer Two
Given:
Seven persons M, N, O, P, Q, R and S
1) Only four persons sit between O and R.
Case - I
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O/R |
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O/R |
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Case – II
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O/R |
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O/R |
2) Only two persons sit between N and M and M sits immediately above Q.
CASE – I is not possible in this condition So,
Case 2:
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N |
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O/R |
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Q |
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O/R |
3) O sits below M. N sits above M.
Case 2:
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N |
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M |
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Q |
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P/S |
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O |
Hence, ‘Two’ persons are sitting between P and S.
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