Explanation
1. Establish Sides:
2. Analyze Clues to Fix Positions:
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Clue: E does not have a corner office. On a side with 3 offices, the only non-corner office is the middle one. Therefore, E is at R2.
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Clue: E and F occupy opposite sides but do not face each other. Since E is at R2, F must be on the Left Side. Because they do not face each other, F cannot be at L2.
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Clue: F’s office is further down the corridor than A’s. This means A is closer to the entrance than F. Since they are both on the left, the possible pairs for (A,F) are (L1,L2) or (L1,L3) or (L2,L3).
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Constraint Check: We know F=L2 (to avoid facing E). Thus, F must be at L3. This leaves A at L1 or L2.
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Clue: C and D face each other. C is on the Right. D must be on the Left.
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If C is at R1, D is at L1.
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If C is at R3, D is at L3. But F is already at L3. So, C is at R1 and D is at L1.
3. Final Placement Map:
With C at R1 and E at R2, the remaining officer on the right, B, must be at R3.
With D at L1 and F at L3, the remaining officer on the left, A, must be at L2.
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Left Side: D (L1), A (L2), F (L3)
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Right Side: C (R1), E (R2), B (R3)
4. Determine who faces A:
Final Answer:
E's office faces A's office.
The correct option is (d).
