Six tables labelled, C, D, L, N, P and X are placed in a row facing towards the south (not necessarily in the same order). D is placed second to the left of L. X is placed second to the right of P. N is placed third to the left of D. How many tables are placed between C and X?

Six tables labelled, C, D, L, N, P and X are placed in a row facing towards the south (not necessarily in the same order). D is placed second to the left of L. X is placed second to the right of P. N is placed third to the left of D. How many tables are placed between C and X? Correct Answer 2

Six tables - C, D, L, N, P and X (facing towards the south)

1. D is placed second to the left of L.

2. N is placed third to the left of D.

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3. X is placed second to the right of P.

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After combining statements (1), (2) and (3), we get:

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Now, only ‘C’ is left and hence ‘C’ will occupy the vacant position. So, the final arrangement is:

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Hence, ‘two’ tables are placed between C and X.

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