question_answer

In a class of 40, Ravi is 5 ranks ahead of Sumit. If Sumit's rank is 19th from the last, what is Ravi's rank from the Start?

A) 20                      

B)        30

C) 17   

D)        40

E) None of these

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Explanation: Answer (c) is correct. Total = \[\text{L}+\text{R}-1\] 40 = \[\text{L}+24-1\] L = \[40-23\] L=17. Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (c).