If L, M, N, O, and P are seated in a circle and L is not next to M, which of the

Practice Questions

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If L, M, N, O, and P are seated in a circle and L is not next to M, which of the following must be true?
  1. N is next to O
  2. P is next to L
  3. M is next to O
  4. N is not next to P

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If L, M, N, O, and P are seated in a circle and L is not next to M, which of the following must be true?
  • Step 1: Understand that L, M, N, O, and P are seated in a circle.
  • Step 2: Note that L is not allowed to sit next to M.
  • Step 3: Recognize that in a circle, each person has two neighbors.
  • Step 4: Since L cannot be next to M, L can be next to either N, O, or P.
  • Step 5: This means that P can still be next to L in some seating arrangements.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the statement about P being next to L can be true.
  • Circular Seating Arrangements – Understanding how individuals can be arranged in a circle and the implications of adjacency.
  • Logical Implications – Analyzing conditions that must hold true based on given constraints.
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