Deduce row order from logic clues
Logic Ordering Puzzle: Four Entities in a Sequence
Context
Four distinct entities—A, B, C, and D—are arranged in a single linear sequence, from left to right. Positions are numbered from 1 (leftmost) to 4 (rightmost).
Clues
- Entity A is positioned somewhere to the left of Entity C.
- Entity B is not located at either end of the sequence (i.e., not at position 1 or position 4).
- Entity D is adjacent to exactly one of Entity A or Entity C, but not both.
- There is exactly one entity positioned between Entity A and Entity B.
Task
Determine the precise left-to-right order of the four entities and provide a clear explanation of your deduction steps.
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Deduce row order from logic clues
Logic Ordering Puzzle: Four Entities in a Sequence
Context
Four distinct entities—A, B, C, and D—are arranged in a single linear sequence, from left to right. Positions are numbered from 1 (leftmost) to 4 (rightmost).
Clues
- Entity A is positioned somewhere to the left of Entity C.
- Entity B is not located at either end of the sequence (i.e., not at position 1 or position 4).
- Entity D is adjacent to exactly one of Entity A or Entity C, but not both.
- There is exactly one entity positioned between Entity A and Entity B.
Task
Determine the precise left-to-right order of the four entities and provide a clear explanation of your deduction steps.