Question
David is ranked 15th from the top in his class. When
counted from the bottom, he is ranked 126th. What is the total number of students in the class?Solution
Formula: (rank from top + rank from bottom - 1 = Total number of students in the class.) 15 + 126 - 1 = 141 – 1 = 140.
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