Place the Numbers

Solution

The first step is to place 1 and 8 because they have only one adjacent number; 2 and 7. We can put 2 and 7 adjacent to 8 and 1, respectively. Now it is easy to place the numbers that are remaining. The final result would be

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a puzzle interview?

Microsoft popularized the puzzle interview in the 1990s. Puzzle interviewers ask applicants to solve puzzles to check their analytical thinking skills.

How to prepare for a puzzle interview?

First of all, think about the problem and carefully understand the question interviewer is trying to ask. Ask for any clarifications, if there are any. Lastly, don't just tell the answer, but clearly explain the solution.

What is the benefit of using a puzzle question in an interview?

This assessment enables the interviewer to assert the candidate's logical reasoning problems and questions to test lateral thinking, which is essential for most analytics job interviews.

What Is a Situational Interview Question? 

A situational interview question deals with hypothetical situations in the future and what you would do in that situation.  

Conclusion

This article extensively discussed Place the number and provided its solution. 

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