U, V, W, X and T are sitting on a bench. T is sitting next to U, V is sitting next to W,W is not sitting with X who is on the left end of the bench. V is in the second position from the right. T is to the right of U and X. T and V are sitting together. In which position T is sitting?
Explanation
Let's solve this step-by-step by placing the 5 people in positions 1,2,3,4,5 from left to right.
Step 1: Fix the definite positions
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X is on the left end: This means Position 1=X.
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V is second from the right: In a row of 5, the second position from the right is Position 4. So, Position 4=V.
Current Arrangement: X,_,_,V,_
Step 2: Determine W's position
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We are told V is sitting next to W. Since V is at Position 4, W could be at 3 or 5.
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However, W is not sitting with X. Position 1 is X, so W cannot be at Position 2.
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If we place W at Position 5, it satisfies the condition of being next to V without being next to X.
Current Arrangement: X,_,_,V,W
Step 3: Place T and U
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T and V are sitting together. Since Position 4 is V and Position 5 is W, T must be at Position 3.
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T is sitting next to U. This means U must be at the remaining Position 2.
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Check: T is to the right of U and X? Yes, Position 3 is to the right of Positions 2 and 1.
Final Arrangement (Left to Right):
X (1)→U (2)→T (3)→V (4)→W (5)
Analysis of T's Position:
Looking at the final sequence, T is located between U and V.
Conclusion:
T is sitting between U and V.
Correct Option: (A) Between U and V
