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A certain number of persons are sitting in a linear row facing north. Three persons are sitting between X and T, who is sitting adjacent to Q. X is to the left of Q. H is sitting 2nd to the right of Q. Two persons are sitting between H and S, who is sitting at one of the ends. S is not sitting adjacent to Q, who is sitting 2nd to the right of L. L is sitting exactly in the middle of the row. J is sitting 6th from the left end. X is not sitting to the right of J. Two persons are sitting between J and R. Two persons are sitting between X and K. Question: Who sits exactly in the middle of K and L?

1. R
2. J
3. X
4. T

Correct answer: X

Solution

Using the clues, the row can be arranged consistently with L at the center and Q two places to the right of L. From Q, H and then S are fixed, and the constraints on X, T, J, R, and K determine the full order. In the resulting arrangement, X lies exactly in the middle of K and L.

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