Direction sense — facing of C in a circular seating Five boys A, B, C, D, E sit on a circle. A faces South-West; D faces South-East. B and E are diametrically opposite A and D respectively. C is midway between D and B on the circle. Which direction is C facing?

Introduction / Context:This blends absolute compass facings with relative positions on a circle. Standard assumption: all face the center.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A faces SW ⇒ A sits at the NE point (facing center).
• D faces SE ⇒ D sits at the NW point.
• B opposite A ⇒ B sits at SW; E opposite D ⇒ E sits at SE.
• C is midway on the arc between D (NW) and B (SW), so C sits at due West.

Concept / Approach:For a person facing the center, facing direction is toward the center from their seat position. A seat at West faces East.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Place A (NE), D (NW), B (SW), E (SE).2) Midpoint of arc NW→SW is West (C's seat).3) Facing center from West yields an Eastward facing.

Verification / Alternative check:Draw a circle with cardinal and intercardinal points; the midpoint seat at West necessarily faces East.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:North/South/West contradict the seat-to-center orientation at the West point.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing seat location with facing, or assuming people face outwards (non-standard).

Final Answer:East