Five boys A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a row facing south. A is to the right of B and E is to the left of B but to the right of C. A is to the left of D. Who is second from the left end?
Explanation
To solve this, we first need to understand the direction. Since they are facing South, their right will be our left, and their left will be our right.
Let's break down the statements:
"A is to the right of B": Since they face South, this means B is to the left of A from our perspective. So, the sequence is: B,A.
"E is to the left of B": In a South-facing arrangement, this means E is to the right of B from our perspective. So far: B,E,A.
"E is... to the right of C": This means C is to the left of E. Adding this: C,E,B,A.
"A is to the left of D": This means D is to the right of A. Placing D at the end: C,E,B,A,D.
Final Arrangement (Facing South):
From our perspective (Left to Right): C, E, B, A, D
First from left: C
Second from left: E
Comparing this with the given options, the correct answer is (c) E.
