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Each of A, B, C, D, S, T and U has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. No one has an exam before A. Only three people have their exams between A and U. Only one person has the exam between U and B. T has the exam on Wednesday. C has the exam on one of the days after S but on one of the days before D. On which day of the week does C have the exam?
Saturday
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Quick Trick: Lock fixed positions first (A on Mon, T on Wed), count U from A, locate B, then place S, C, D sequentially.
Lock fixed positions first (A on Mon, T on Wed), count U from A, locate B, then place S, C, D sequentially.
Fix direct anchors (A, T, U, B)
Place remaining persons (S, C, D)
Final Schedule Verification
Monday: A | Tuesday: S | Wednesday: T | Thursday: C | Friday: U | Saturday: D | Sunday: B. All given conditions are satisfied, confirming C's exam is on Thursday.
A: Saturday is occupied by D. B: Tuesday is occupied by S. C: Monday is occupied by A.
D is correct because following all conditions places C's exam on Thursday.
In week-based scheduling puzzles, always lock fixed-day anchors (e.g., 'No one before A', 'T on Wednesday') first to drastically eliminate possibilities.