In a class of 52 students, Ramesh is 15th from the top when all students are considered in a single, combined list. When the students are arranged in 4 equal rows, with each row facing the same direction, Ramesh is in the second row.
How many students are sitting to his right within his row?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Total students: 52
Number of rows = 4
Number of students in each row = 52 / 4 = 13 students
Distribution of ranks across rows:
• Row 1: Ranks 1 to 13
• Row 2: Ranks 14 to 26
Ramesh is 15th from the top, so he is in the 2nd row:
Position of Ramesh from the left in Row 2 = 15 − 13 = 2nd
Number of students sitting to his right = 13 − 2 = 11 students