Five-member circle facing inward: A sits between B and E. D is to the right of E and to the left of C (immediate neighbors). What is the position of B?

Introduction / Context:
In circular seating with all facing inward, “right” means the counterclockwise neighbor and “left” means the clockwise neighbor. We must position five members to identify B’s exact neighbor relationship.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A is between B and E ⇒ around the circle we have B–A–E (or E–A–B) consecutively.
• D is to the right of E (counterclockwise neighbor) and to the left of C (clockwise neighbor) ⇒ clockwise order contains the consecutive triple C, D, E.

Concept / Approach:
Build a consistent clockwise sequence that contains both triples. Because D must be counterclockwise of E and clockwise of C, the segment (clockwise) C, D, E is fixed. Then attach the B–A piece so that A is adjacent to E.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Take clockwise order: C, D, E, A, B.This satisfies D right of E (counterclockwise) and D left of C (clockwise), and A between E and B.In this arrangement, the immediate right of C (counterclockwise neighbor) is B.

Verification / Alternative check:
Check alternatives and you will either break A-between-(B,E) or the D–E–C adjacency requirements.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They assign B adjacent to the wrong members or on the wrong side relative to A/E.

Common Pitfalls:
Using “classroom” right/left instead of inward-facing conventions (which invert sides).

Final Answer:
Immediate right of C