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Question 62

Logical Reasoning Puzzles Easy

Direction:<br /> Questions are based on the following:<br /> An employee has been assigned the task of allotting offices to six of the staff members. The offices are numbered 1 - 6. The offices are arranged in a row and they are separated from each other by six foot high dividers. Hence voices, sounds and cigarette smoke flow easily from one office to another<br /> Miss Robert needs to use the telephone quite often throughout the day. Mr. Mike and Mr. Brown need adjacent offices as they need to consult each other often while working. Miss. Hardy, is a senior employee and has to be allotted the office number 5, having the biggest window. Mr. Donald requires silence in the offices next to his and Mr. Tim prefers to be as away as possible form Miss Robert. Mr. Mike and Mr. Donald are all smokers. Miss Hardy finds tobacco smoke allergic and consecutively the offices next to hers to be occupied by non-smokers. Unless specifically stated all the employees maintain an atmosphere of silence during office hours.<br /> The ideal office for Mr. Mike would be?

(A) 2
(B) 6
(C) 1
(D) 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

$$ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Office 1} & \text{Office 2} & \text{Office 3} & \text{Office 4} & \text{Office 5} & \text{Office 6} \\ \hline \text{Mr. Donald} & \text{Mr. Tim} & \text{Mr. Mike} & \text{Mr. Brown} & \text{Miss. Hardy} & \text{Miss Robert} \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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