A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B. C is sitting next to D. D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position is A sitting?

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  1. between B and D  
  2. between B and C 
  3. between E and D 

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Option 2 : between B and C 
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Given: A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench.

1) D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench.

2) C is on the second position from the right.

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3) A is sitting next to B.

4) C is sitting next to D.

5) A is to the right of B and E. 

6) A and C are sitting together.

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Thus, according to the final arrangement A is sitting between B and C .

Therefore the correct answer is Option 4.

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