allerySeven people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V sit in a row facing north. Q is fourth from left. How many people are to the right of Q?
A4
B5
C3
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3
1. Seven people, Q is 4th from left.
2. Positions to the left of Q: positions 1, 2, 3 (3 people).
3. Positions to the right: 5, 6, 7 (3 people).
4. So 3 people sit to the right of Q.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 3, Ch 11 'Seating', p.3_
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