Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H Aare sitting in a straight line, all facing the North. F is sitting between D and G. B is sitting between H and A. E is third to the left of G, who is sitting at one of the corners. H is third to the left of C. Who is sitting between A and E?

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Option 1 : G
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Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting in a straight line facing North.

I) E is third to the left of G, who is sitting at one of the corners (According to this statement G is sitting at the right corner because E is sitting left side of G).

II) F is sitting between D and G.

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III) H is third to the left of C (This statement implies that H is at the corner).

IV) B is sitting between H and A.

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According to the arrangement, C is sitting between A and E.

Hence, the correct answer is "C".

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Use of the word "Who" / "AND". 

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In a circular seating arrangement facing center, Pis fourth to the left of Q, (WHILE / AND / BUT ) 2nd to the left of R.

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In a circle seating arrangement facing center Pis 3rd to the right of Q (WHILE / WHOM / WHO) is 2nd to the left of R.

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