Question

Sanjana is attempting to create an exercise plan for a 5-day week. She has decided on the following exercises – A, X, B, Y, C, in accordance with the following conditions.
I. A and Y cannot be on the consecutive days
II. C must always be followed by B
III. B and A cannot be done on alternate days
IV. X cannot be done on the first day of the week
V. No exercise can be repeated in the week
Which of the following is a valid plan?

• A. A, Y, B, C, X
• B. Y, C, B, X, A
• C. Y, C, B, A, X
• D. X, C, B, A, Y

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A, Y, B, C, X

Answer 2

The valid plan that satisfies all the conditions is (a). It meets the following criteria: - A and Y are not on consecutive days (Condition I), - C is followed by B (Condition II), - B and A are not on alternate days (Condition III), - X is not on the first day (Condition IV), - No exercise is repeated (Condition V).