To solve the problem, we will arrange the individuals A, M, P, D, Q, R, W, and B around a circle based on the given information. Let's break it down step by step.
### Step 1: Position M
We start by placing M in a convenient position. Since the arrangement is circular and everyone is facing the center, we can place M at any point. 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. Counting clockwise from M:
- 1st position: Right of M
- 2nd position: Right of M
- 3rd position: Right of M
So, A will be placed in the 3rd position clockwise from M.
### Step 3: Position D
Next, it states that D is fourth to the left of A. Counting counter-clockwise from A:
- 1st position: Left of A
- 2nd position: Left of A
- 3rd position: Left of A
- 4th position: Left of A
So, D will be placed in the 4th position counter-clockwise from A.
### Step 4: Position Q
The next piece of information states that Q is third to the left of M. Counting counter-clockwise from M:
- 1st position: Left of M
- 2nd position: Left of M
- 3rd position: Left of M
So, Q will be placed in the 3rd position counter-clockwise from M.
### Step 5: Position P
Now, it states that P is third to the left of Q. Counting counter-clockwise from Q:
- 1st position: Left of Q
- 2nd position: Left of Q
- 3rd position: Left of Q
So, P will be placed in the 3rd position counter-clockwise from Q.
### Step 6: Position W
Next, R is third to the right of W, and W is second to the right of B. We need to place B first. Let's place B in the 6 o'clock position. Now, counting clockwise from B:
- 1st position: Right of B
- 2nd position: Right of B
So, W will be placed in the 2nd position clockwise from B.
### Step 7: Position R
Now, counting clockwise from W to find R:
- 1st position: Right of W
- 2nd position: Right of W
- 3rd position: Right of W
So, R will be placed in the 3rd position clockwise from W.
### Final Arrangement
Now we can summarize the positions:
- M is at the top (12 o'clock)
- A is to the right of M
- D is to the left of A
- Q is to the left of M
- P is to the left of Q
- W is to the right of B
- R is to the right of W
### Step 8: Find who is third to the left of P
Now we need to find who is third to the left of P. Counting counter-clockwise from P:
- 1st position: Left of P
- 2nd position: Left of P
- 3rd position: Left of P
The person in the 3rd position to the left of P is D.
### Conclusion
The answer to the question "Who is third to the left of P?" is **D**.
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