Seat numbering logic – determine Inez’s seat Henry is in seat 253; Marla sits to Henry’s right in seat 254; George sits to Henry’s left; Inez sits to George’s left. What seat is Inez in?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 251

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a directional/number-line reasoning puzzle. Stadium seats typically increase by 1 to the right, decrease by 1 to the left. Using these conventions, we can trace positions step by step.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Henry sits in seat 253.
  • Marla is to Henry’s right in seat 254, confirming that right = +1.
  • George is to Henry’s left, which will be 253 − 1 = 252.
  • Inez is to the left of George, so one more seat to the left from 252.


Concept / Approach:
Apply consistent left/right numbering increments. Once the convention is confirmed by Marla’s seat, proceed leftwards for George and then for Inez.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Start with Henry: 253.Right of Henry: 254 (Marla) → confirms numbering direction.Left of Henry: 252 (George).Left of George: 251 (Inez).


Verification / Alternative check:

Count directly: 253 (Henry) → 252 (left, George) → 251 (left, Inez). All consistent.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

254 is Marla; 255 and 256 are to the right of Marla; 252 is George’s seat.


Common Pitfalls:

Inverting left/right numbering or skipping a seat when counting.


Final Answer:
251

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