Question

In a row of boys, Mukesh is $8th$ from the right and Suresh is also $8th$ from the left. When Mukesh and Suresh interchange their positions, Suresh becomes $16th$ from the left. How many boys are there in the row?

• A. $16$
• B. $20$
• C. $23$
• D. $25$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$23$

As given Mukesh is $8th$ from the right
Suresh is $8th$ from left
After inetrchange their position Suresh become $16th$ from left and Mukesh become $8th$ from left.
So total no of boys$=$Suresh position from left $+$ Mukesh position from left $-1$
$=16+8-1=23$
Hence, option 'C' is correct.