Question

In a row of boys facing the North, M is 17${}^{th}$ from the left end and P is 17${}^{th}$ from the right end. L, who is 5${}^{th}$ to the right of M, is 6${}^{th}$ to the left of P in the row. How many boys are there in the row?

• A. 44
• B. 43
• C. 41
• D. 42
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

44

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Clearly, according to the given conditions, there are 16 boys to the left of M, as well as to the right of P. Also, L lies between M and P such that there are 4 boys between M and L and 5 boys between L and P.

So, number of boys in the row = (16 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 16) = 44