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Six members (A, B, C, D, E, and F) of a family decide to have a family photo taken, and are sitting on a bed to be photographed. B is to the right of D, A is between F and C. E is standing/sitting at one of the ends and is second to the left of A. F always wants to stand/sit next to D. Who is third from the left in the photograph?

  1. A
    C
  2. B
    F
  3. C
    A
  4. D
    D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's figure out the positions from left to right (positions 1 to 6):E is at one of the ends and is second to the left of A.This implies E must be at the extreme left end (Position 1). Since E is second to the left of A, A must be at Position 3.

A is between F and C.This means F and C must occupy positions 2 and 4.E is second to the left of A, which matches our layout.F always wants to stand next to D.If F were at position 4, then D would have to be at position 5. Let's see: if F is at position 4, C must be at position 2.Let's check the constraint: B is to the right of D.If F is at 4, C is at 2: .Let's check if F is next to D: Yes, F(4) is next to D(5).Let's check all conditions for this layout ():B is to the right of D? Yes (D is at 5, B is at 6).A is between F and C? Yes (C is at 2, A is at 3, F is at 4).E is at one of the ends? Yes (Position 1).E is second to the left of A? Yes ().F is next to D? Yes.This sequence satisfies all conditions perfectly. Let's find who is third from the left:1st from left: E2nd from left: C3rd from left: AThus, A is third from the left in the photograph.

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Six members (A, B, C, D, E, and F) of a family decide to have a family photo taken, and are sitting on a bed to be photographed. B is to the right of D, A is between F and C. E is standing/sitting at one of the ends and is second to the left of A. F always wants to stand/sit next to D. Who is third from the left in the photograph?
A
C
B
F
C
A
D
D

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