Three Parallel Rows

Three Parallel Rows problems involve three rows of chairs placed parallel to each other. Typically, Row 1 faces Row 2, and Row 2 faces Row 3, creating a chain of facing relationships. These problems test advanced coordination of multiple arrangements.

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Introduction to Three Parallel Rows

Three Parallel Rows problems involve three rows of chairs placed parallel to each other. Typically, Row 1 faces Row 2, and Row 2 faces Row 3, creating a chain of facing relationships. These problems test advanced coordination of multiple arrangements.

Prerequisites

Double row facing concepts Linear arrangement basics Chain of facing relationships Multi-row coordination
Why This Matters: Three Parallel Rows problems appear in 1-2 questions in Banking PO mains and SSC CGL. They test multi-level reasoning.

How to Solve Three Parallel Rows Problems

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Step 1: Draw three parallel rows with positions 1 to n

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Step 2: Label facing directions: Row 1 (facing Row 2), Row 2 (facing Row 1 and Row 3), Row 3 (facing Row 2)

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Step 3: Note: Person at position i in Row 1 faces person at position i in Row 2; Row 2 faces Row 3 similarly

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Step 4: Place definite positions using facing relationships

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Step 5: Apply within-row relative clues using appropriate facing logic

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Step 6: Use chain relationships to transfer information across rows

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Step 7: Fill remaining positions and verify

Pro Strategy: Draw rows stacked vertically with positions aligned. Use facing relationships as bridges between rows. Chain information: if A faces B and B faces C, then A, B, C are vertically aligned.

Example Problem

Example: Three rows with 3 chairs each. Row 1 faces South, Row 2 faces North, Row 3 faces South. A in Row 1 faces B in Row 2 who faces C in Row 3. D in Row 1 sits to left of A. Who sits at right extreme of Row 3? Solution: Step 1: Draw rows with positions 1,2,3 (left to right) Step 2: A faces B faces C → same position number for all three Step 3: Let them be at position 2 (center) Step 4: D left of A in Row 1 → D at position 1 Step 5: Remaining persons fill other positions Step 6: Right extreme of Row 3 is position 3 Answer: Person at Row3 position 3

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Practice regularly to build speed and accuracy
  • Understand the concept before memorizing formulas
  • Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty

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