In a single-file line of seven people facing forward: Arthur is directly behind Brenda. Brenda is three places behind Charlie. Charlie is directly behind Diana. Who is second from the front of the line?
Charlie
Label positions 1 (front) to 7 (back). Diana is in front of Charlie, and Charlie is directly behind Diana. If Diana is 1st, Charlie is 2nd. Brenda is 3 places behind Charlie (5th position), and Arthur is behind Brenda (6th position). Thus, Charlie is second from the front.
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Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
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