Comprehension DIRECTIONS: The following questions are based on inter - se ranking between two people or a group of people: In a row of boys, the rank

Question

In a row of boys, the rank of Mannu is 6^th from the top and 12^th from the bottom. Similarly in another row of boys, rank of raju is 5^th from the top and 15^th from the bottom. Calculate the total number of boys present in the two rows?
1. 38
2. 40
3. 36
4. Inadequate data

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 36

Consider the first row, in which Mannu is sitting.

Total number of boys in a row = Position of Mannu from top + Position of Mannu from bottom - 1

= 6 + 12 - 1 

= 17

Now, consider the second the row, in which Raju is sitting.

Total number of boys in a row = Position of Raju from top + Position of Raju from bottom - 1

= 5 + 15 - 1 

= 19

Thus, total number of boys in both the rows: 17 + 19 = 36

Hence, 36 is correct.