Question 68

Logical Reasoning Data Sufficiency / Interpretation Easy

P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a row facing North. In order to determine, who is sitting exactly in the middle of the row, which of the following information is needed?

(I) T and U are sitting at extreme ends of the row

(II) S is third to the right of T

(III) Q is four places to the left of R and P is two places to the left of V

(A) I and II only are sufficient
(B) I and III only are sufficient
(C) I and either II or III are sufficient
(D) I, II and III 
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Logical Analysis



The goal is to find the person in the middle of a 7-person row, which is the 4th position. We need to find the minimum information required to identify this person.




  • Statement I alone ("T and U are at the ends"): This gives two possibilities (T...U or U...T) but doesn't identify the person in the 4th spot. This statement is not sufficient.


  • Statement II alone ("S is third to the right of T"): This gives a relative block of four people (T _ _ S) but not their absolute positions in the main row. This statement is not sufficient.


  • Combining Statements I and II:

    • If the row starts with U and ends with T (U _ _ _ _ _ T), it's impossible to place S "third to the right of T" as it would be outside the row. This arrangement is invalid.

    • If the row starts with T and ends with U (T _ _ _ _ _ U), we can place the T _ _ S block. This forces T into position 1 and S into position 4.


    This combination leads to the definite conclusion that S is in the middle. Therefore, statements I and II together are sufficient.







Since statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question, we have found the minimum required information.



Final Answer: The correct option is A. I and II only are sufficient.

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