Puzzle: Five clerks (Ana, Ben, Cara, Dan and Eli) sit at desks numbered 1 to 5 from left to right. Cara sits at desk 3. Eli sits immediately to the left of Ana. Ben sits somewhere to the left of Dan. Dan does not sit at desk 5. How many clerks sit between Dan and Ana?

Correct answer: B. 2

The only arrangement is: desk 1 Ben, desk 2 Dan, desk 3 Cara, desk 4 Eli, desk 5 Ana. Dan is at desk 2 and Ana at desk 5, so the clerks between them are at desks 3 and 4: Cara and Eli, which makes 2.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. 2

The only arrangement is: desk 1 Ben, desk 2 Dan, desk 3 Cara, desk 4 Eli, desk 5 Ana. Dan is at desk 2 and Ana at desk 5, so the clerks between them are at desks 3 and 4: Cara and Eli, which makes 2.

Topic: Logic Puzzles and Arrangements MCQs · Subject: Analytical Ability