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Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from P. Who are standing on the extremes

Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from P. Who are standing on the extremes ?

(a)

A and F

(b)

B and D

(c)

B and F

(d)

None of the above

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

The question described how six people are standing in a row. From the statements, we know C, D, and E are together, and A and B are also together, but A is fourth from P(i.e. it is mistakenly typed instead of F. F should have been the right option as there are only A to F persons). So, the arrangement should be like this: F – C/D – E – D/C – B – A . This arranges all six people while adhering to the named restrictions. Therefore, option 3, B and F, are on the extremes. Option 1 is incorrect because A is not on an extreme. Option 2 is incorrect because B is on an extreme but not D. Option 4, none of the above, is incorrect because there is a correct answer within the given options.