Question

Ina class of 64 students, Komal’s rank is 6 positions lower (i.e. towards bottom) than her friend Shikha, who is at the 59th position from the end. What is Komal’s rank from the top in the class?

• A. 15th
• B. 12th
• C. 16th
• D. 19th

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 12th

Position of Komal from bottom = Position of Shikha - 6 = 59 - 6 = 53, Position of Komal = Number of students - Position of Komal from bottom + 1 Position of Komal = 64 - 53 + 1 Position of Komal = 65 - 53 Position of Komal = 12th position.