Discussion Forum



In this type of questions, generally, the ranks of a person-both from the top and from the bottom are mentioned and the total, number, of persons, is asked. However, this question is put in the form of a puzzle of interchanging seats by two persons.

1)

Sam ranked ninth from the top and thirty-eighth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?


A) 45

B) 46

C) 47

D) 48

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Clearly, number of students in the class = (8 + 1 + 37) = 46