Six persons, L, M, N, P, Q and R, are siting in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). There are three persons between P and M. P is not at any of the ends. There are three persons between L and Q. N is to the left of R. L is at one of the ends. M is to the right of P. How many person are sitting to the left of N?

Six persons, L, M, N, P, Q and R, are siting in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). There are three persons between P and M. P is not at any of the ends. There are three persons between L and Q. N is to the left of R. L is at one of the ends. M is to the right of P. How many person are sitting to the left of N? Correct Answer 2

1. L is at one of the ends and its not clear which of the end so we have two cases possible.

2. There are three persons between L and Q.

Case I – 

Case II – 

Hence, there are two person sits to the left of N.

Thus, the correct answer is “2”.

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