Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the qu...
Understanding the Arrangement
The arrangement given is as follows:
**R 5 M E % 4 W 1 A 2 D # K $ 3 P 9 @ F B (C) 8 3 I 7 * H 6 Q V Y**
To solve the question, we need to identify symbols that are immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a consonant.
Identifying Symbols
In the arrangement, let's identify all symbols and check their surroundings:
- **%**: Preceded by 4, followed by W (consonant)
- **#**: Preceded by 2, followed by K (consonant)
- **$**: Preceded by 3, followed by P (consonant)
- **@**: Preceded by 9, followed by F (consonant)
- **(C)**: Preceded by 8, followed by 3 (not a consonant)
- **\***: Preceded by 7, followed by H (consonant)
Counting Valid Symbols
Now, let's count the symbols that meet the criteria:
- **%**: Yes
- **#**: Yes
- **$**: Yes
- **@**: Yes
- **\***: Yes
However, we only count those that are symbols (not letters or numbers). The symbols from the above list are:
- **%**
- **#**
- **$**
- **@**
- **\***
Out of these, **%**, **#**, **$**, and **@** meet the criteria. The total valid symbols that satisfy the condition of being immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a consonant is indeed **three**:
1. **%** (preceded by 4, followed by W)
2. **#** (preceded by 2, followed by K)
3. **$** (preceded by 3, followed by P)
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is **three**, corresponding to option 'C'.