Question

In a row of 42 people facing north, Shoaib is 9th from the right end. If Rishi sits 4th to the right of Shoaib, what is Rishi’s position from the left end of the line?

• A. 36th
• B. 38th
• C. 35th
• D. 37th

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 38th

Rishi’s position from the left end of the line is 38th.

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1. Find Rishi's position from the right end:

   • Shoaib is 9th from the right end.

   • Since Rishi sits 4th to the right of Shoaib, he is closer to the right end.

   • Rishi's position from the right end = $9 - 4 = 5\text{th}$.

2. Calculate Rishi's position from the left end:

   • We use the standard ranking formula:
     $\text{Position from Left} = (\text{Total People} - \text{Position from Right}) + 1$

   • Plugs in the numbers:
     $\text{Position from Left} = (42 - 5) + 1 = 37 + 1 = 38\text{th}$