Question

In a row of boys, Jeevan is seventh from the start and eleventh from the end. In another row of boys, Vikas is tenth form the start and twelfth from the end. How many boys are there in both the rows together?

• A. 36
• B. 37
• C. 39
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of these

Jeevan is seventh from the start i.e. there are 6 boys before him.
He is eleventh from the end i.e. there are ten boys after him.
Total no of boys in his line = 6+10+1=17 boys
Vikas is tenth from the start i.e. there are 9 boys before him
He is twelfth from the end i.e. there are 11 boys after him.
Total no. of boys in his line=9+1+11=21 boys
Total no of boys in both the line=21+17=38 boys
Answer is Option D