In a class of 44 students, Sneha is placed eighth from the top, whereas Manjeet is placed fifth from the bottom. Sitakshi is placed exactly in between the two. What is Manjeet's position from Sitakshi?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 16th
Given:
- Total students = 44
- Sneha is 8th from the top
- Manjeet is 5th from the bottom
Step 1: Convert Manjeet’s position from the top
$\text{Manjeet from top} = 44 - 5 + 1 = 40$
So,
- Sneha = 8th from top
- Manjeet = 40th from top
Step 2: Position of Sitakshi (exactly in between)
$\text{Sitakshi’s position} = \frac{8 + 40}{2} = 24$
So, Sitakshi is 24th from the top.
Step 3: Manjeet’s position from Sitakshi
$40 - 24 = 16$