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In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th. When two boys joined, his rank was dropped by one. What is his new rank from the end?
In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th. When two boys joined, his rank was dropped by one. What is his new rank from the end?
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The rank from the end can be calculated by subtracting the current rank from the total number of students and adding one.
Updated On: Mar 26, 2025
- 25th
- 26th
- 27th
- 28th
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The total number of students after the two new boys joined is 47. If the boy's rank is now 21st, his new rank from the end is \(47 - 21 + 1 = 27\).
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