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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?

A)  39                              

B)  40

C)  41                              

D)  42                  

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

We have, \[\therefore \] Total number of boys = 15 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 15 = 40