FIX-LINK-FILL: Start with the definite position, connect relatives to it, then eliminate for the rest.
Seating Arrangement Tricks
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Items to Memorize
- Linear arrangement (single row, facing north/south)
- Circular arrangement (facing inward/outward)
- Double row / parallel row arrangements
- Floor-based puzzles (multi-storey)
- Rectangular table arrangements
- Combined with profession/age ordering
Mnemonic Tricks
How It Maps
| Cue | Maps To |
|---|---|
| FIX | Find the person whose position is certain and place them first |
| LINK | Use clues that reference the fixed person to place neighbours |
| FILL | Use 'not adjacent' and 'not opposite' to eliminate remaining spots |
| Circular inward | Left = clockwise direction |
| Circular outward | Left = anticlockwise direction |
Why It Sticks
FIX-LINK-FILL gives a systematic approach instead of random trial-and-error. You always start from certainty and build outward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if no position is definite?
Look for the most constrained person (mentioned in most clues). Assume one position, work through — if it contradicts, try the other.
How to handle 'faces opposite direction' in circular?
If most face inward and one faces outward, that person's left/right is reversed compared to others.