CA Foundation P3 · Chapter 11 · Question 5 of 8
Eight friends sit around a circular table at equal distances, facing the centre. E sits exactly opposite A. How many persons sit between A and E when counted clockwise from A?
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Correct answer: B) 3
Explanation
With 8 equally spaced seats, the seat opposite is 4 places away. Counting clockwise from A, E is the 4th seat, so there are 3 persons between them (and 3 on the other side as well).
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