In a circle, X is sitting to the immediate left of Y. Z is sitting 2nd to the right of X. If W is sitting directly opposite Z, then what is the position of Y with respect to W?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Assuming 8 persons are seated facing the center of the circle:
1. Let Y be at position 1.
2. X is to the immediate left of Y, so X is at position 2 (clockwise).
3. Z is 2nd to the right of X. Moving 2 places counter-clockwise from X (position 2), Z is at position 8.
4. W is directly opposite Z. The position opposite to 8 in an 8-person circle is position 4, so W is at position 4.
Now, counting to the right (counter-clockwise) from W (position 4):
• 1st to the right: Position 3
• 2nd to the right: Position 2
• 3rd to the right: Position 1 (Y)
Therefore, Y is 3rd to the right of W.