To solve the problem, we need to arrange the individuals A, M, P, D, Q, R, W, and B in a circle based on the given information. Let's break it down step by step.
### Step 1: Position M
We can start by placing M anywhere in the circle since the arrangement is circular. Let's place M at the top (12 o'clock position).
### Step 2: Position A
According to the information, A is third to the right of M.
- If M is at the top (12 o'clock), then:
- 1st to the right: 1 o'clock
- 2nd to the right: 2 o'clock
- 3rd to the right: 3 o'clock
- So, A will be at the 3 o'clock position.
### Step 3: Position D
Next, we are told that D is fourth to the left of A.
- From A (3 o'clock), moving left:
- 1st to the left: 2 o'clock
- 2nd to the left: 1 o'clock
- 3rd to the left: 12 o'clock (M)
- 4th to the left: 11 o'clock
- Therefore, D will be at the 11 o'clock position.
### Step 4: Position Q
Now, we know that P is third to the left of Q, who is third to the left of M.
- From M (12 o'clock), moving left:
- 1st to the left: 11 o'clock (D)
- 2nd to the left: 10 o'clock
- 3rd to the left: 9 o'clock
- So, Q will be at the 9 o'clock position.
### Step 5: Position P
Now we need to place P, who is third to the left of Q.
- From Q (9 o'clock), moving left:
- 1st to the left: 8 o'clock
- 2nd to the left: 7 o'clock
- 3rd to the left: 6 o'clock
- Therefore, P will be at the 6 o'clock position.
### Step 6: Position W and R
Next, we know that R is third to the right of W, who is second to the right of B.
- Let's place B at the 5 o'clock position.
- From B (5 o'clock), moving right:
- 1st to the right: 6 o'clock (P)
- 2nd to the right: 7 o'clock
- So, W will be at the 7 o'clock position.
- Now, from W (7 o'clock), moving right:
- 1st to the right: 8 o'clock
- 2nd to the right: 9 o'clock (Q)
- 3rd to the right: 10 o'clock
- Therefore, R will be at the 10 o'clock position.
### Final Arrangement
Now we have the following arrangement:
- M at 12 o'clock
- A at 3 o'clock
- D at 11 o'clock
- Q at 9 o'clock
- P at 6 o'clock
- W at 7 o'clock
- R at 10 o'clock
- B at 5 o'clock
### Step 7: Finding the answer
Now we need to find who is second to the left of D (11 o'clock).
- 1st to the left of D (11 o'clock): 10 o'clock (R)
- 2nd to the left of D (11 o'clock): 9 o'clock (Q)
Thus, the answer is **Q**.
