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In this type of questions, generally, the ranks of a person-both from the top and from the bottom are mentioned and the total, number, of persons, is asked. However, this question is put in the form of a puzzle of interchanging seats by two persons.

1)

1n a row of girls, there are 16 girls, between Priya and Natasha. Priya is thirty-second from the left end of the row. If Priya is nearer than Natasha to the right end of the row, then how far away is Natash from the left end of the row?


A) Data inadequate

B) 14th

C) 15th

D) 16th

E) None of these

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

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                 I

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                  II

But since Priya is nearer than Natasha to the right end of the row, so only arrangement II follows.

Number of girls to the left of Natasha in II = 31- (1 + 16)= 14.

Clearly, Natasha is 15th from the left end of the row