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Seating 
Arrangement
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Seating 
Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangements
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Understanding Circular Arrangements
Circular seating involves people sitting around a table or in a circle, typically facing the center. 
Remember that the left side of a person facing North is directly opposite to the right side of the 
person facing South across from them.
2
Identify the Fulcrum
Begin by locating the "fulcrum" position4the key reference point around which other positions 
can be determined. Draw a circle and systematically allocate positions based on the given 
information.
3
Consider Multiple Possibilities
Often, you'll need to consider two possible arrangements based on initial clues. For example, if A 
sits between G and H opposite to B, G could be either left or right of A. Use additional clues to 
eliminate incorrect possibilities.
Remember that in circular arrangements, relative positions are crucial. When a problem states "second to the 
right, " always count positions from the reference person. Once you complete the diagram, you can quickly 
answer all related questions from the same arrangement.
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Seating 
Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangements
1
Understanding Circular Arrangements
Circular seating involves people sitting around a table or in a circle, typically facing the center. 
Remember that the left side of a person facing North is directly opposite to the right side of the 
person facing South across from them.
2
Identify the Fulcrum
Begin by locating the "fulcrum" position4the key reference point around which other positions 
can be determined. Draw a circle and systematically allocate positions based on the given 
information.
3
Consider Multiple Possibilities
Often, you'll need to consider two possible arrangements based on initial clues. For example, if A 
sits between G and H opposite to B, G could be either left or right of A. Use additional clues to 
eliminate incorrect possibilities.
Remember that in circular arrangements, relative positions are crucial. When a problem states "second to the 
right, " always count positions from the reference person. Once you complete the diagram, you can quickly 
answer all related questions from the same arrangement.
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Seating 
Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangements
1
Understanding Circular Arrangements
Circular seating involves people sitting around a table or in a circle, typically facing the center. 
Remember that the left side of a person facing North is directly opposite to the right side of the 
person facing South across from them.
2
Identify the Fulcrum
Begin by locating the "fulcrum" position4the key reference point around which other positions 
can be determined. Draw a circle and systematically allocate positions based on the given 
information.
3
Consider Multiple Possibilities
Often, you'll need to consider two possible arrangements based on initial clues. For example, if A 
sits between G and H opposite to B, G could be either left or right of A. Use additional clues to 
eliminate incorrect possibilities.
Remember that in circular arrangements, relative positions are crucial. When a problem states "second to the 
right, " always count positions from the reference person. Once you complete the diagram, you can quickly 
answer all related questions from the same arrangement.
Linear Seating Arrangements
Horizontal Linear Arrangement
Horizontal arrangements represent 
people or objects positioned in a 
straight line from left to right, like 
students seated in a row during an 
exam. The crucial first step is 
establishing a reference point and 
direction.
Vertical Linear Arrangement
Vertical arrangements describe 
positions from top to bottom or vice 
versa. These might represent people 
standing in a line or objects arranged 
on shelves. Positioning terms like 
"above" and "below" become 
important.
Diagonal Linear Arrangement
Diagonal arrangements can be more 
complex, often appearing in theaters or 
stadiums. They require careful tracking 
of both horizontal and vertical 
positioning simultaneously.
When solving linear arrangement problems, create a simple line diagram and fill positions methodically as you process each 
clue. Cross-verify your arrangement against all given conditions before proceeding to answer questions. Remember that real-
world examples include travelers in a train, students in a prayer hall, or items on a shelf.
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Seating 
Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangements
1
Understanding Circular Arrangements
Circular seating involves people sitting around a table or in a circle, typically facing the center. 
Remember that the left side of a person facing North is directly opposite to the right side of the 
person facing South across from them.
2
Identify the Fulcrum
Begin by locating the "fulcrum" position4the key reference point around which other positions 
can be determined. Draw a circle and systematically allocate positions based on the given 
information.
3
Consider Multiple Possibilities
Often, you'll need to consider two possible arrangements based on initial clues. For example, if A 
sits between G and H opposite to B, G could be either left or right of A. Use additional clues to 
eliminate incorrect possibilities.
Remember that in circular arrangements, relative positions are crucial. When a problem states "second to the 
right, " always count positions from the reference person. Once you complete the diagram, you can quickly 
answer all related questions from the same arrangement.
Linear Seating Arrangements
Horizontal Linear Arrangement
Horizontal arrangements represent 
people or objects positioned in a 
straight line from left to right, like 
students seated in a row during an 
exam. The crucial first step is 
establishing a reference point and 
direction.
Vertical Linear Arrangement
Vertical arrangements describe 
positions from top to bottom or vice 
versa. These might represent people 
standing in a line or objects arranged 
on shelves. Positioning terms like 
"above" and "below" become 
important.
Diagonal Linear Arrangement
Diagonal arrangements can be more 
complex, often appearing in theaters or 
stadiums. They require careful tracking 
of both horizontal and vertical 
positioning simultaneously.
When solving linear arrangement problems, create a simple line diagram and fill positions methodically as you process each 
clue. Cross-verify your arrangement against all given conditions before proceeding to answer questions. Remember that real-
world examples include travelers in a train, students in a prayer hall, or items on a shelf.
Solving Complex Circular Arrangements
Q. A   group of 8 members sit in a circular table   (outside).   D Is between A and F and is opposite to    G.   E is to the right of A but on 
the left of   C,   whose right hand neighbour   is  G. B enjoys having H to his left and F to his right. Who is immediate neighbour of  
 A?
Map Initial Clues
D sits between A and F
D is opposite to G
E is right of A, left of C
Form Partial Sequences
From D's position: A-D-F
From A's position: A-E-C
From B's position: H-B-F
Connect Sequences
G sits opposite to D
G is to the right of C
F is to the right of B
Final Solution
Clockwise order: A-E-C-G-H-B-F-D
A's immediate neighbors are D and E