Persons in a linear row facing north. Complex constraints including gap conditions. How many persons sit in the row?

Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten

Correct answer: Nine

Solution

After solving all given linear row constraints (gap between pairs, extreme positions, etc.), exactly nine persons sit in the row.

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