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Q · Seating Arrangements (Linear, Circular and Rectangular / Triangular)medium · 45s
In a rectangular table, 8 people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are seated with four on each longer side. A is opposite F, B opposite G, C opposite H, and D opposite E. If E swaps seats with A, who is now opposite F?
TopicSeating Arrangements (Linear, Circular and Rectangular / Triangular)
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Initially, A is opposite F. After swapping E with A, E occupies A's seat opposite F. So, E is now opposite F. Hence, Option B.
Final Answer: Option B — E