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In a class, Rakesh ranks 9th from the top and 32th from the bottom. How many students are there in the class?

A) 41                      

B)        40

C) 24                       

D)        22

E) None of these

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Explanation: Answer (b) is correct. Total number of students: = (Position of Rakesh from Top + Position of Rakesh from Bottom) \[-1\] = \[\left( 9+32 \right)-1\] = \[41-1=40\]. Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (b).