Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons.

In row 1, D, E, O and S are seated and all of them are facing south.

In row 2, F, A, R and M are seated and all of them are facing north.

Thus, each person faces another person from the other row.

Only D sits to the left of E. Only R sits to the left of A. Only one person sits between A and F. Only one person sits between D and O.

Which of the following represents both people facing each other?

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  1. E and A
  2. E and M
  3. E and F
  4. E and R

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Option 2 : E and M
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Given: Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. Thus, each person faces another person from the other row.

In row 1, D, E, O and S are seated and all of them are facing south.

In row 2, F, A, R and M are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) Only D sits to the left of E.

2) Only R sits to the left of A.

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3) Only one person sits between A and F.

After positioning F only one position is left in row - 2 which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. M.

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4) Only one person sits between D and O.

After positioning O only one position is left in row - 1 which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. S.

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Thus, according to the final arrangement E and M face each other.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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