Question

(i) Eight persons 'E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L' are seated around a square table two on each side
(ii) There are three lady members and they are not seated next to each other
(iii) 'J' is between 'L' and 'F'
(iv) 'G' is between 'I' and 'F'
(v) 'H', a lady member, is second to the left of 'J'
(vi) 'F', a male member is seated opposite 'E', a lady member
(vii) There is a lady member between 'F' and 'I'

Who among the following are the three lady members?

• A. E, G and J
• B. E, H and G
• C. G, H and J
• D. Cannot be determined.
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B E, H and G

Fix J on any one side of the table. Cases:
1) L is to the left and F is to the right of J
This means G is two spots right to J and I is 3 spots right to J. H is 2nd left to J. Since, F is opposite to E, E is 4th right to J. The only spot remaining is for K which is 5th right to J. Also, E, H and G are lady members clearly.
2) F is to the left and L is to the right of J
This means G is two spots left to J and I is 3 spots left to J but H is 2nd left to J. Thus, this case is wrong. Above case 1) is correct.