Five boys J, K, L, M and T are standing in a queue one after the other (not necessarily in the same order). There is only one boy between K and J. There is only one boy between K and L. There are four boys behind J. T is three places ahead of L.
How many boys are ahead of M?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3.
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Five boys: J, K, L, M and T 1. There is only one boy between K and J. 2. There is only one boy between K and L. 3. There are four boys behind J. Hence, J must be in 1st place: J, K, L 4. T is three places ahead of L. Hence, T will be in 2nd place: J, T, K, L The remaining place is for M. Final arrangement: J, T, K, M, L Hence, 3 boys are ahead of M. |