Complex linear arrangement with city preferences and facing directions. 'The number of people sitting to the right of I is two less than the number sitting to the left of I.' Which option matches this description?

To the right of the person who likes Madrid
To the right of E
To the right of I
To the right of the person who likes Houston

Correct answer: To the right of the person who likes Madrid

Solution

After deriving the complete seating arrangement from all given constraints, the condition 'right of I = left of I - 2' is satisfied by I sitting in the position described as 'to the right of the person who likes Madrid.'

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