Si toy cars Car1, Car2, Car3, Car4, Car5 and Car6 are kept around a circular table facing inside, not necessarily in the same order. Car4 is second to the left of Car6. Car5 is kept to the immediate right of Car2. Car2 is second to the right of Car3. Car3 is to the immediate right of Car4. If we start counting the number of cars towards the left of Car5, then how many cars are kept between Car6 and Car5?

1. A

   Three

2. B

   One

3. C

   Two

4. D

   Zero

Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent - 29 April 2025 (Shift-3rd)

Explanation

• The final clockwise arrangement of the cars is: Car6, Car3, Car4, Car1, Car5, Car2.
• The question requires counting towards the left of Car5, which corresponds to a clockwise direction.
• The specific query is to count the cars 'between Car6 and Car5' along this clockwise path.
• Following the clockwise path from Car6, we encounter Car3, Car4, and Car1 before reaching Car5.
• Therefore, there are a total of three cars between Car6 and Car5 in the specified direction.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This count is incorrect because it represents the number of cars between Car5 and Car6 (the shorter arc), not between Car6 and Car5 as the question specifies. The path from Car5 to Car6 in the clockwise direction is Car5 -> Car2 -> Car6, with only one car (Car2) in between.
• Option C: A count of two does not correspond to any logical segment between the specified cars in the final arrangement.
• Option D: A count of zero would imply that Car6 and Car5 are next to each other. In the final arrangement, they are separated by Car1 on one side and Car2 on the other.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Diagram: A circular diagram with 6 labeled points. Each point is labeled with a car number (Car1 through Car6) in the correct clockwise sequence (Car6, Car3, Car4, Car1, Car5, Car2). Arrows should indicate the clockwise (Left) and anti-clockwise (Right) directions. Another arrow should show the counting path from Car6 to Car5, highlighting the three cars in between.

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Circular Seating Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests logical and spatial reasoning skills, which are not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
• These skills are part of the general aptitude section of many competitive examinations, including those for nursing positions, to assess a candidate's problem-solving abilities.
• What if the cars were facing outside? If the cars faced outside, 'left' would be anti-clockwise and 'right' would be clockwise. This would reverse all directional movements, leading to a completely different final arrangement and answer.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully read the problem to understand the setup: number of items, their orientation (facing inside/outside), and the specific relationships given.
• Establish the directional rules. For items facing the center, 'left' is clockwise and 'right' is anti-clockwise. For items facing away from the center, the reverse is true.
• Start with the most definitive statement to fix the position of one or two items relative to each other.
• Systematically add the other items to the arrangement by applying the remaining rules one by one. It's helpful to draw a circle with slots.
• Once the final arrangement is complete, re-read the question carefully. Pay close attention to the starting point and the direction of counting.
• Count the items as requested to find the final answer and match it with the given options.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Circular Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: toy cars, circular table, facing inside, second to the left, immediate right
• Lead-in keywords: how many

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