In a class, Sanjay is ranked 11th from the top and 27th from the bottom. Can…
2019
In a class, Sanjay is ranked 11th from the top and 27th from the bottom. Can you tell how many students are there in the class?
- A.
32
- B.
37
- C.
40
- D.
35
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Correct answer: B
Short method: total students = rank from top + rank from bottom − 1 Explanation: When you count position from the top (11) and from the bottom (27), Sanjay is included in both counts.