In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked20th When two boys joined, h

1.	In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked20th When two boys joined, his rank wasdropped by one. What is his new rankfrom the end?(a) 25th(b) 26th(c) 27th(d) 28th
Answer» After 2 boys joined, total strength of class = 45 + 2 = 47 As rank was dropped by one from 20th rank, new rank is 21st. Rank of the boy from the beginning = 21 Number of students below his rank = 47 - 21 = 26 Rank from the end = (47 - 21) + 1 = 27

In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked20th When two boys joined, his rank wasdropped by one. What is his new rankfrom the end?(a) 25th(b) 26th(c) 27th(d) 28th

Answer»

After 2 boys joined, total strength of class = 45 + 2 = 47

As rank was dropped by one from 20th rank, new rank is 21st.

Rank of the boy from the beginning = 21

Number of students below his rank = 47 - 21 = 26

Rank from the end = (47 - 21) + 1 = 27