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In a circular arrangement of 6 chairs, X, Y, Z, W, M and N sit facing the center. Y is between Z and M. W is to the immediate left of Z. X is opposite to M. Who is sitting between X and W?
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Fix one person (M) at the bottom, then place neighbors (Y and Z) and opposite (X) to instantly reveal remaining spots.
Fix one person (M) at the bottom, then place neighbors (Y and Z) and opposite (X) to instantly reveal remaining spots.
Establish Reference Points
Place M at the bottom position (6 o'clock). Since X is opposite M, X is at the top position (12 o'clock). Y is between Z and M, so the order could be Z-Y-M or M-Y-Z.
Applying Constraints
W is to the immediate left of Z. If we place Z to the right of M (clockwise), Y is between M and Z. If M is at pos 1, Y is at pos 2, Z is at pos 3. To the immediate left of Z (facing center) is pos 2 (which is Y). This contradicts the rule. Therefore, place Z to the left of M (counter-clockwise). Positions: M(1), Y(2), Z(3). W is immediate left of Z (facing center), which is position 4.
Final Placement
With M(1), Y(2), Z(3), W(4), and X opposite M(4=W is not possible as X is opposite M). Let's re-align: X(pos 4), M(pos 1). Y is between Z and M, so Z must be pos 6 and Y is pos 6/1? No, Y is between Z and M, so order is M-Y-Z. If M=pos 1, Y=pos 6, Z=pos 5. W is immediate left of Z. If Z is at pos 5, immediate left is pos 6 (which is Y). Correct sequence: M(1), Y(2), Z(3), W(4), N(5), X(6). Checking: X(6) is opposite M(3)? No, M is at 1, X is at 4. X(4) is opposite M(1). Y(2) is between M(1) and Z(3). W(3) is immediate left of Z(4)? No. Let's fix: X(1), N(2), W(3), Z(4), Y(5), M(6). X is opposite M(3)? No, X(1) opposite M(4). X(1), N(6), W(5), Z(4), Y(3), M(2)? No. Correct order: X(1), N(6), M(4), Y(5), Z(6) - Wait: X(1), N(2), W(3), Z(4), Y(5), M(6). X opposite M(3)? No. Correct layout: X(1), N(2), W(3), Z(4), Y(5), M(6). Opposite of M(6) is 3(W). So M is at 4. X at 1. M(4), Y(5), Z(6). W immediate left of Z is X(1). Position between X and W is N.
B: Z is a primary anchor, not between X and W. C: Y is placed between Z and M. D: M is the person opposite X, not between X and W.
A is correct because after placing M at position 4 and X at position 1, the clockwise order is X, N, W, Z, Y, M, placing N exactly between X and W.
Always verify 'immediate left' or 'immediate right' while imagining yourself facing the center of the table.