In a row of students, Ravi is 15th from the left and 8th from the right. How many students are in the row?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 22
- Step 1: In a single linear line, the total number of individuals is given by , where is subtracted because the person is counted twice.
- Step 2: Substitute Ravi's positions from each end: .
- Step 3: Perform the arithmetic: .
Answer
22.
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