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Logical Puzzles Medium 2 min

Six people A, B, C, D, E and F sit in a row. A sits immediately to the left of B. C sits immediately to the right of D. E sits at the extreme left. F sits at the extreme right. Who occupies the two middle positions?

Hint
Place E and F first, then place the AB and DC blocks.

Answer

B and D.

Explanation

E must be position 1 and F position 6. The remaining positions are 2, 3, 4 and 5. The two blocks AB and DC must occupy these four positions. The only arrangement satisfying the stated block directions with both blocks fitting is AB-CD, giving B at position 3 and D at position 4.

Step-by-Step Solution

Positions: 1=E, 6=F.
Remaining positions: 2,3,4,5.
Blocks: AB and DC.
Arrangement: A-B-D-C.
Middle positions: B and D.
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