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In a row of boys facing North, A is sixteenth from the left end and C is sixteenth from the right end. B, who is fourth to the right of A, is fifth to the left of C in the row. How many boys are there in the row?

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39
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40
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C
41
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42
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Solution

The correct option is A 40
As per the information given in the question,
A is 16th from left i.e. there are 15 boys to his left.15+1
B is 4th to the right of A. i.e. there are 3 boys between A and B =3+1
B is fifth to the left of C i.e. there are 4 boys between B and C=4
C is 16th from right =15 boys to his right.=15+1
Total number of Boys=15+1+3+1+4+15+1=40 boys

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