Seating Arrangement • Linear and circular arrangements • Complex/multiple variables
Seating Arrangement: Full-Length Notes Topics Covered: Linear Arrangements Circular Arrangements Complex/Multiple Variables 1. Introduction to Seating Arrangement Seating arrangement is a major topic in reasoning sections of competitive exams. It involves arranging people or objects in a line (linear), around a circle (circular), or in other complex patterns, based on a set of clues. The challenge is to interpret the clues correctly and visualize the arrangement. 2. Linear Arrangements A. Basics Definition: Arranging people/objects in a straight line, either facing the same or opposite directions. Common Variations: All face the same direction (usually North). Some face North, some face South. Arranged in a row or rows (e.g., two rows facing each other). B. Key Concepts Left and Right: Always consider the direction people are facing. If all face North, your left/right matches theirs. If facing South, left/right are reversed. Ends: "At the end" means the extreme ...