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Question 1

Eight persons T, Q, O, P, M, N, S and R are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. T faces the center. Q faces outward and sits third to the right of T. O sits second to the left of T and faces the same direction as Q. P faces the center and sits immediately to the right of O. N sits immediately to the right of T. R sits opposite T. S is not adjacent to Q. Who sits second to the right of P?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix T (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- Q faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of T:
T faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- O sits second to the LEFT of T (pos 1):
T faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
O faces same as Q β†’ OUTWARD
- P faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of O (pos 7):
O faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- N immediately to the RIGHT of T(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- R opposite T(pos 1): pos 5
- S not adjacent to Q(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ S at pos 8, M at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:T(ctr) | pos2:N(out) | pos3:M(ctr) | pos4:Q(out) | pos5:R(out) | pos6:P(ctr) | pos7:O(out) | pos8:S(ctr)

Find second to the right of P (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = S

Verification:
βœ“ Q(outward) 3 left of T(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ O 2nd left of T, same direction as Q (outward)
βœ“ P(center) immediately right of O(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ N immediately right (CW) of T
βœ“ R opposite T
βœ“ S not adjacent to Q

Answer: S sits second to the right of P.

Question 2

Eight persons N, S, O, P, R, T, M and Q are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. N faces the center. S faces outward and sits third to the right of N. O sits second to the left of N and faces the same direction as S. P faces the center and sits immediately to the right of O. T sits immediately to the right of N. Q sits opposite N. M is not adjacent to S. Who sits second to the right of P?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix N (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- S faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of N:
N faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- O sits second to the LEFT of N (pos 1):
N faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
O faces same as S β†’ OUTWARD
- P faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of O (pos 7):
O faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- T immediately to the RIGHT of N(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- Q opposite N(pos 1): pos 5
- M not adjacent to S(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ M at pos 8, R at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:N(ctr) | pos2:T(out) | pos3:R(ctr) | pos4:S(out) | pos5:Q(out) | pos6:P(ctr) | pos7:O(out) | pos8:M(ctr)

Find second to the right of P (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = M

Verification:
βœ“ S(outward) 3 left of N(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ O 2nd left of N, same direction as S (outward)
βœ“ P(center) immediately right of O(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ T immediately right (CW) of N
βœ“ Q opposite N
βœ“ M not adjacent to S

Answer: M sits second to the right of P.

Question 3

Eight persons P, S, R, T, Q, N, M and O are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. P faces the center. S faces outward and sits third to the right of P. R sits second to the left of P and faces the same direction as S. T faces the center and sits immediately to the right of R. N sits immediately to the right of P. O sits opposite P. M is not adjacent to S. Who sits second to the right of T?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix P (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- S faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of P:
P faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- R sits second to the LEFT of P (pos 1):
P faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
R faces same as S β†’ OUTWARD
- T faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of R (pos 7):
R faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- N immediately to the RIGHT of P(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- O opposite P(pos 1): pos 5
- M not adjacent to S(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ M at pos 8, Q at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:P(ctr) | pos2:N(out) | pos3:Q(ctr) | pos4:S(out) | pos5:O(out) | pos6:T(ctr) | pos7:R(out) | pos8:M(ctr)

Find second to the right of T (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = M

Verification:
βœ“ S(outward) 3 left of P(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ R 2nd left of P, same direction as S (outward)
βœ“ T(center) immediately right of R(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ N immediately right (CW) of P
βœ“ O opposite P
βœ“ M not adjacent to S

Answer: M sits second to the right of T.

Question 4

Eight persons P, O, S, R, M, T, N and Q are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. P faces the center. O faces outward and sits third to the right of P. S sits second to the left of P and faces the same direction as O. R faces the center and sits immediately to the right of S. T sits immediately to the right of P. Q sits opposite P. N is not adjacent to O. Who sits second to the right of R?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix P (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- O faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of P:
P faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- S sits second to the LEFT of P (pos 1):
P faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
S faces same as O β†’ OUTWARD
- R faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of S (pos 7):
S faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- T immediately to the RIGHT of P(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- Q opposite P(pos 1): pos 5
- N not adjacent to O(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ N at pos 8, M at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:P(ctr) | pos2:T(out) | pos3:M(ctr) | pos4:O(out) | pos5:Q(out) | pos6:R(ctr) | pos7:S(out) | pos8:N(ctr)

Find second to the right of R (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = N

Verification:
βœ“ O(outward) 3 left of P(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ S 2nd left of P, same direction as O (outward)
βœ“ R(center) immediately right of S(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ T immediately right (CW) of P
βœ“ Q opposite P
βœ“ N not adjacent to O

Answer: N sits second to the right of R.

Question 5

Eight persons R, T, M, S, O, P, N and Q are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. R faces the center. T faces outward and sits third to the right of R. M sits second to the left of R and faces the same direction as T. S faces the center and sits immediately to the right of M. P sits immediately to the right of R. Q sits opposite R. N is not adjacent to T. Who sits second to the right of S?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix R (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- T faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of R:
R faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- M sits second to the LEFT of R (pos 1):
R faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
M faces same as T β†’ OUTWARD
- S faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of M (pos 7):
M faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- P immediately to the RIGHT of R(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- Q opposite R(pos 1): pos 5
- N not adjacent to T(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ N at pos 8, O at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:R(ctr) | pos2:P(out) | pos3:O(ctr) | pos4:T(out) | pos5:Q(out) | pos6:S(ctr) | pos7:M(out) | pos8:N(ctr)

Find second to the right of S (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = N

Verification:
βœ“ T(outward) 3 left of R(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ M 2nd left of R, same direction as T (outward)
βœ“ S(center) immediately right of M(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ P immediately right (CW) of R
βœ“ Q opposite R
βœ“ N not adjacent to T

Answer: N sits second to the right of S.

Question 6

Eight persons O, P, S, N, M, Q, T and R are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. O faces the center. P faces outward and sits third to the right of O. S sits second to the left of O and faces the same direction as P. N faces the center and sits immediately to the right of S. Q sits immediately to the right of O. R sits opposite O. T is not adjacent to P. Who sits second to the right of N?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix O (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- P faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of O:
O faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- S sits second to the LEFT of O (pos 1):
O faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
S faces same as P β†’ OUTWARD
- N faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of S (pos 7):
S faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- Q immediately to the RIGHT of O(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- R opposite O(pos 1): pos 5
- T not adjacent to P(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ T at pos 8, M at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:O(ctr) | pos2:Q(out) | pos3:M(ctr) | pos4:P(out) | pos5:R(out) | pos6:N(ctr) | pos7:S(out) | pos8:T(ctr)

Find second to the right of N (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = T

Verification:
βœ“ P(outward) 3 left of O(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ S 2nd left of O, same direction as P (outward)
βœ“ N(center) immediately right of S(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ Q immediately right (CW) of O
βœ“ R opposite O
βœ“ T not adjacent to P

Answer: T sits second to the right of N.

Question 7

Eight persons M, R, P, Q, S, N, O and T are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. M faces the center. R faces outward and sits third to the right of M. P sits second to the left of M and faces the same direction as R. Q faces the center and sits immediately to the right of P. N sits immediately to the right of M. T sits opposite M. O is not adjacent to R. Who sits second to the right of Q?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix M (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- R faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of M:
M faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- P sits second to the LEFT of M (pos 1):
M faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
P faces same as R β†’ OUTWARD
- Q faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of P (pos 7):
P faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- N immediately to the RIGHT of M(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- T opposite M(pos 1): pos 5
- O not adjacent to R(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ O at pos 8, S at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:M(ctr) | pos2:N(out) | pos3:S(ctr) | pos4:R(out) | pos5:T(out) | pos6:Q(ctr) | pos7:P(out) | pos8:O(ctr)

Find second to the right of Q (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = O

Verification:
βœ“ R(outward) 3 left of M(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ P 2nd left of M, same direction as R (outward)
βœ“ Q(center) immediately right of P(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ N immediately right (CW) of M
βœ“ T opposite M
βœ“ O not adjacent to R

Answer: O sits second to the right of Q.

Question 8

Eight persons R, T, O, N, P, Q, S and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. R faces the center. T faces outward and sits third to the right of R. O sits second to the left of R and faces the same direction as T. N faces the center and sits immediately to the right of O. Q sits immediately to the right of R. M sits opposite R. S is not adjacent to T. Who sits second to the right of N?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix R (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- T faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of R:
R faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- O sits second to the LEFT of R (pos 1):
R faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
O faces same as T β†’ OUTWARD
- N faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of O (pos 7):
O faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- Q immediately to the RIGHT of R(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite R(pos 1): pos 5
- S not adjacent to T(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ S at pos 8, P at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:R(ctr) | pos2:Q(out) | pos3:P(ctr) | pos4:T(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:N(ctr) | pos7:O(out) | pos8:S(ctr)

Find second to the right of N (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = S

Verification:
βœ“ T(outward) 3 left of R(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ O 2nd left of R, same direction as T (outward)
βœ“ N(center) immediately right of O(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ Q immediately right (CW) of R
βœ“ M opposite R
βœ“ S not adjacent to T

Answer: S sits second to the right of N.

Question 9

Eight persons N, P, T, O, R, Q, S and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. N faces the center. P faces outward and sits third to the right of N. T sits second to the left of N and faces the same direction as P. O faces the center and sits immediately to the right of T. Q sits immediately to the right of N. M sits opposite N. S is not adjacent to P. Who sits second to the right of O?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix N (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- P faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of N:
N faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- T sits second to the LEFT of N (pos 1):
N faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
T faces same as P β†’ OUTWARD
- O faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of T (pos 7):
T faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- Q immediately to the RIGHT of N(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite N(pos 1): pos 5
- S not adjacent to P(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ S at pos 8, R at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:N(ctr) | pos2:Q(out) | pos3:R(ctr) | pos4:P(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:O(ctr) | pos7:T(out) | pos8:S(ctr)

Find second to the right of O (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = S

Verification:
βœ“ P(outward) 3 left of N(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ T 2nd left of N, same direction as P (outward)
βœ“ O(center) immediately right of T(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ Q immediately right (CW) of N
βœ“ M opposite N
βœ“ S not adjacent to P

Answer: S sits second to the right of O.

Question 10

Eight persons O, R, S, N, P, T, Q and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. O faces the center. R faces outward and sits third to the right of O. S sits second to the left of O and faces the same direction as R. N faces the center and sits immediately to the right of S. T sits immediately to the right of O. M sits opposite O. Q is not adjacent to R. Who sits second to the right of N?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix O (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- R faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of O:
O faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- S sits second to the LEFT of O (pos 1):
O faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
S faces same as R β†’ OUTWARD
- N faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of S (pos 7):
S faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- T immediately to the RIGHT of O(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite O(pos 1): pos 5
- Q not adjacent to R(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ Q at pos 8, P at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:O(ctr) | pos2:T(out) | pos3:P(ctr) | pos4:R(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:N(ctr) | pos7:S(out) | pos8:Q(ctr)

Find second to the right of N (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = Q

Verification:
βœ“ R(outward) 3 left of O(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ S 2nd left of O, same direction as R (outward)
βœ“ N(center) immediately right of S(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ T immediately right (CW) of O
βœ“ M opposite O
βœ“ Q not adjacent to R

Answer: Q sits second to the right of N.

Question 11

Eight persons Q, R, N, T, S, P, O and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. Q faces the center. R faces outward and sits third to the right of Q. N sits second to the left of Q and faces the same direction as R. T faces the center and sits immediately to the right of N. P sits immediately to the right of Q. M sits opposite Q. O is not adjacent to R. Who sits second to the right of T?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix Q (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- R faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of Q:
Q faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- N sits second to the LEFT of Q (pos 1):
Q faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
N faces same as R β†’ OUTWARD
- T faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of N (pos 7):
N faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- P immediately to the RIGHT of Q(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite Q(pos 1): pos 5
- O not adjacent to R(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ O at pos 8, S at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:Q(ctr) | pos2:P(out) | pos3:S(ctr) | pos4:R(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:T(ctr) | pos7:N(out) | pos8:O(ctr)

Find second to the right of T (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = O

Verification:
βœ“ R(outward) 3 left of Q(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ N 2nd left of Q, same direction as R (outward)
βœ“ T(center) immediately right of N(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ P immediately right (CW) of Q
βœ“ M opposite Q
βœ“ O not adjacent to R

Answer: O sits second to the right of T.

Question 12

Eight persons T, Q, M, O, P, S, N and R are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. T faces the center. Q faces outward and sits third to the right of T. M sits second to the left of T and faces the same direction as Q. O faces the center and sits immediately to the right of M. S sits immediately to the right of T. R sits opposite T. N is not adjacent to Q. Who sits second to the right of O?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix T (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- Q faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of T:
T faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- M sits second to the LEFT of T (pos 1):
T faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
M faces same as Q β†’ OUTWARD
- O faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of M (pos 7):
M faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- S immediately to the RIGHT of T(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- R opposite T(pos 1): pos 5
- N not adjacent to Q(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ N at pos 8, P at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:T(ctr) | pos2:S(out) | pos3:P(ctr) | pos4:Q(out) | pos5:R(out) | pos6:O(ctr) | pos7:M(out) | pos8:N(ctr)

Find second to the right of O (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = N

Verification:
βœ“ Q(outward) 3 left of T(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ M 2nd left of T, same direction as Q (outward)
βœ“ O(center) immediately right of M(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ S immediately right (CW) of T
βœ“ R opposite T
βœ“ N not adjacent to Q

Answer: N sits second to the right of O.

Question 13

Eight persons O, Q, P, S, R, M, N and T are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. O faces the center. Q faces outward and sits third to the right of O. P sits second to the left of O and faces the same direction as Q. S faces the center and sits immediately to the right of P. M sits immediately to the right of O. T sits opposite O. N is not adjacent to Q. Who sits second to the right of S?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix O (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- Q faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of O:
O faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- P sits second to the LEFT of O (pos 1):
O faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
P faces same as Q β†’ OUTWARD
- S faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of P (pos 7):
P faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- M immediately to the RIGHT of O(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- T opposite O(pos 1): pos 5
- N not adjacent to Q(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ N at pos 8, R at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:O(ctr) | pos2:M(out) | pos3:R(ctr) | pos4:Q(out) | pos5:T(out) | pos6:S(ctr) | pos7:P(out) | pos8:N(ctr)

Find second to the right of S (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = N

Verification:
βœ“ Q(outward) 3 left of O(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ P 2nd left of O, same direction as Q (outward)
βœ“ S(center) immediately right of P(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ M immediately right (CW) of O
βœ“ T opposite O
βœ“ N not adjacent to Q

Answer: N sits second to the right of S.

Question 14

Eight persons P, O, T, Q, N, S, R and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. P faces the center. O faces outward and sits third to the right of P. T sits second to the left of P and faces the same direction as O. Q faces the center and sits immediately to the right of T. S sits immediately to the right of P. M sits opposite P. R is not adjacent to O. Who sits second to the right of Q?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix P (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- O faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of P:
P faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- T sits second to the LEFT of P (pos 1):
P faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
T faces same as O β†’ OUTWARD
- Q faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of T (pos 7):
T faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- S immediately to the RIGHT of P(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite P(pos 1): pos 5
- R not adjacent to O(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ R at pos 8, N at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:P(ctr) | pos2:S(out) | pos3:N(ctr) | pos4:O(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:Q(ctr) | pos7:T(out) | pos8:R(ctr)

Find second to the right of Q (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = R

Verification:
βœ“ O(outward) 3 left of P(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ T 2nd left of P, same direction as O (outward)
βœ“ Q(center) immediately right of T(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ S immediately right (CW) of P
βœ“ M opposite P
βœ“ R not adjacent to O

Answer: R sits second to the right of Q.

Question 15

Eight persons M, T, S, R, N, P, Q and O are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. M faces the center. T faces outward and sits third to the right of M. S sits second to the left of M and faces the same direction as T. R faces the center and sits immediately to the right of S. P sits immediately to the right of M. O sits opposite M. Q is not adjacent to T. Who sits second to the right of R?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix M (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- T faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of M:
M faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- S sits second to the LEFT of M (pos 1):
M faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
S faces same as T β†’ OUTWARD
- R faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of S (pos 7):
S faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- P immediately to the RIGHT of M(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- O opposite M(pos 1): pos 5
- Q not adjacent to T(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ Q at pos 8, N at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:M(ctr) | pos2:P(out) | pos3:N(ctr) | pos4:T(out) | pos5:O(out) | pos6:R(ctr) | pos7:S(out) | pos8:Q(ctr)

Find second to the right of R (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = Q

Verification:
βœ“ T(outward) 3 left of M(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ S 2nd left of M, same direction as T (outward)
βœ“ R(center) immediately right of S(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ P immediately right (CW) of M
βœ“ O opposite M
βœ“ Q not adjacent to T

Answer: Q sits second to the right of R.

Question 16

Eight persons Q, M, R, P, S, O, T and N are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. Q faces the center. M faces outward and sits third to the right of Q. R sits second to the left of Q and faces the same direction as M. P faces the center and sits immediately to the right of R. O sits immediately to the right of Q. N sits opposite Q. T is not adjacent to M. Who sits second to the right of P?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix Q (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- M faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of Q:
Q faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- R sits second to the LEFT of Q (pos 1):
Q faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
R faces same as M β†’ OUTWARD
- P faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of R (pos 7):
R faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- O immediately to the RIGHT of Q(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- N opposite Q(pos 1): pos 5
- T not adjacent to M(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ T at pos 8, S at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:Q(ctr) | pos2:O(out) | pos3:S(ctr) | pos4:M(out) | pos5:N(out) | pos6:P(ctr) | pos7:R(out) | pos8:T(ctr)

Find second to the right of P (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = T

Verification:
βœ“ M(outward) 3 left of Q(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ R 2nd left of Q, same direction as M (outward)
βœ“ P(center) immediately right of R(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ O immediately right (CW) of Q
βœ“ N opposite Q
βœ“ T not adjacent to M

Answer: T sits second to the right of P.

Question 17

Eight persons M, Q, P, R, O, T, S and N are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. M faces the center. Q faces outward and sits third to the right of M. P sits second to the left of M and faces the same direction as Q. R faces the center and sits immediately to the right of P. T sits immediately to the right of M. N sits opposite M. S is not adjacent to Q. Who sits second to the right of R?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix M (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- Q faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of M:
M faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- P sits second to the LEFT of M (pos 1):
M faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
P faces same as Q β†’ OUTWARD
- R faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of P (pos 7):
P faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- T immediately to the RIGHT of M(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- N opposite M(pos 1): pos 5
- S not adjacent to Q(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ S at pos 8, O at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:M(ctr) | pos2:T(out) | pos3:O(ctr) | pos4:Q(out) | pos5:N(out) | pos6:R(ctr) | pos7:P(out) | pos8:S(ctr)

Find second to the right of R (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = S

Verification:
βœ“ Q(outward) 3 left of M(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ P 2nd left of M, same direction as Q (outward)
βœ“ R(center) immediately right of P(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ T immediately right (CW) of M
βœ“ N opposite M
βœ“ S not adjacent to Q

Answer: S sits second to the right of R.

Question 18

Eight persons S, Q, P, O, N, R, T and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. S faces the center. Q faces outward and sits third to the right of S. P sits second to the left of S and faces the same direction as Q. O faces the center and sits immediately to the right of P. R sits immediately to the right of S. M sits opposite S. T is not adjacent to Q. Who sits second to the right of O?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix S (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- Q faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of S:
S faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- P sits second to the LEFT of S (pos 1):
S faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
P faces same as Q β†’ OUTWARD
- O faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of P (pos 7):
P faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- R immediately to the RIGHT of S(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite S(pos 1): pos 5
- T not adjacent to Q(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ T at pos 8, N at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:S(ctr) | pos2:R(out) | pos3:N(ctr) | pos4:Q(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:O(ctr) | pos7:P(out) | pos8:T(ctr)

Find second to the right of O (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = T

Verification:
βœ“ Q(outward) 3 left of S(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ P 2nd left of S, same direction as Q (outward)
βœ“ O(center) immediately right of P(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ R immediately right (CW) of S
βœ“ M opposite S
βœ“ T not adjacent to Q

Answer: T sits second to the right of O.

Question 19

Eight persons T, S, Q, M, N, O, R and P are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. T faces the center. S faces outward and sits third to the right of T. Q sits second to the left of T and faces the same direction as S. M faces the center and sits immediately to the right of Q. O sits immediately to the right of T. P sits opposite T. R is not adjacent to S. Who sits second to the right of M?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix T (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- S faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of T:
T faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- Q sits second to the LEFT of T (pos 1):
T faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
Q faces same as S β†’ OUTWARD
- M faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of Q (pos 7):
Q faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- O immediately to the RIGHT of T(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- P opposite T(pos 1): pos 5
- R not adjacent to S(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ R at pos 8, N at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:T(ctr) | pos2:O(out) | pos3:N(ctr) | pos4:S(out) | pos5:P(out) | pos6:M(ctr) | pos7:Q(out) | pos8:R(ctr)

Find second to the right of M (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = R

Verification:
βœ“ S(outward) 3 left of T(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ Q 2nd left of T, same direction as S (outward)
βœ“ M(center) immediately right of Q(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ O immediately right (CW) of T
βœ“ P opposite T
βœ“ R not adjacent to S

Answer: R sits second to the right of M.

Question 20

Eight persons S, O, R, N, T, P, Q and M are sitting around a circular table. Some face the center and some face outward. S faces the center. O faces outward and sits third to the right of S. R sits second to the left of S and faces the same direction as O. N faces the center and sits immediately to the right of R. P sits immediately to the right of S. M sits opposite S. Q is not adjacent to O. Who sits second to the right of N?
Solution Approach:

Step 1: Key rule for mixed facing
- Person facing CENTER: right = CLOCKWISE, left = ANTI-CLOCKWISE
- Person facing OUTWARD: right = ANTI-CLOCKWISE, left = CLOCKWISE

Step 2: Draw 8-seat circle (positions 1–8 clockwise)

Step 3: Start with definite information
- Fix S (faces center) at position 1 (reference point)
- O faces outward, sits third to the RIGHT of S:
S faces center β†’ right = clockwise
3 CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 4
N = pos 4 βœ“

Step 4: Apply relative positions
- R sits second to the LEFT of S (pos 1):
S faces center β†’ left = anti-clockwise
2 anti-CW from pos 1 β†’ pos 7
R faces same as O β†’ OUTWARD
- N faces center, sits immediately to the RIGHT of R (pos 7):
R faces outward β†’ right = anti-clockwise
1 anti-CW from pos 7 β†’ pos 6

Step 5: Fill remaining persons
- P immediately to the RIGHT of S(pos 1, center→CW): pos 2
- M opposite S(pos 1): pos 5
- Q not adjacent to O(pos 4): adj = pos 3 & 5
β†’ Q at pos 8, T at pos 3

Final Arrangement (clockwise):
pos1:S(ctr) | pos2:P(out) | pos3:T(ctr) | pos4:O(out) | pos5:M(out) | pos6:N(ctr) | pos7:R(out) | pos8:Q(ctr)

Find second to the right of N (pos 6, center-facing β†’ CW):
2 CW from pos 6: β†’ pos 8 = Q

Verification:
βœ“ O(outward) 3 left of S(center): 3 ACW from pos1 = pos4
βœ“ R 2nd left of S, same direction as O (outward)
βœ“ N(center) immediately right of R(outward, right=ACW)
βœ“ P immediately right (CW) of S
βœ“ M opposite S
βœ“ Q not adjacent to O

Answer: Q sits second to the right of N.
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