In a class of students P is 36th from the top and 45th from the bottom, those who have passed the exam. Five students fail in the exam and eight students did not participate. How many students are there in the class?

88 69 85 93

93

As P is 36th from the top and 45th from the bottom. Therefore, Total(passed candidates) = 36 + 45 = 80 Total students in the class = 80 + 5 + 8 ⇒ 93