Math Problem Statement
Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table. All of them are facing the center. Two persons are sitting between B and D. F is sitting 2nd to the left of D. One person is sitting between F and C. G is sitting 2nd to the left of A, who is not an immediate neighbor of F. H is not sitting adjacent to B. Neither H nor E is sitting opposite to G. Two persons are not sitting between G and F, when counted from the left of G.
Solution
To determine the seating arrangement of the eight persons around the circular table based on the given conditions, we can start by noting the positions step by step:
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Initial Setup:
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Let’s place and with two persons between them. Since it’s a circular table, there are two possible setups for and :
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F’s Position Relative to D:
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is sitting 2nd to the left of . So, if is at position 1, then would be at position 7.
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If is at position 3, then would be at position 1.
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One Person Between F and C:
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If is at position 7 and one person is between and :
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If is at position 1 and one person is between and :
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G’s Position Relative to A:
- is sitting 2nd to the left of .
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A is Not an Immediate Neighbor of F:
- If is at position 7, could be at position 5 or 9 (which is equivalent to position 1).
- If is at position 1, could be at position 8 or 3 (which is ).
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H’s Position Relative to B:
- is not sitting adjacent to .
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Neither H Nor E is Opposite to G:
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Two Persons Not Sitting Between G and F, Counted From the Left of G:
Using these constraints, we can place each person step by step.
Let’s place and first:
- at position 1, at position 7:
Next, we place :
- at position 7, one person between and :
(Note that position 9 is equivalent to position 1, so position 8 for ).
Next, and :
- should not be immediate neighbor of and is 2nd to the left of :
- Suppose at position 5, would be at position 3.
- This doesn’t violate any conditions yet.
Now let’s place :
- and have two persons between them:
Finally, and :
- is not adjacent to and neither nor are opposite :
So can be at position 6 and at position 2.
Final arrangement:
This satisfies all the given conditions.
Would you like any specific details or have any questions?
Here are five more questions you might want to ask:
- Can you explain how you determined the positions of and ?
- What would be a different possible arrangement if there is any?
- Can you provide a step-by-step explanation for each constraint?
- How do the conditions “not sitting opposite” affect the arrangement?
- Can you show the reasoning for placing and last?
Tip: When solving seating arrangement problems, drawing a diagram and labeling the positions can be very helpful.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Circular permutations
Constraints in seating arrangements
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced
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