In a row of boys there are 13 boys between Shakib and Ali. Shakib is 28 from the left end of the row. If Shakib is nearer than Ali to the right end of the row, then how far away is Ali from the left end of the row?

14th

The correct answer is Option (4) → 14th

Given:

• Shakib is 28^th from the left end.
• There are 13 boys between Shakib and Ali.
• Shakib is nearer to the right end than Ali.

Possible positions of Ali:

• Ali could be to the left of Shakib: 28 − 14 = 14^th from left.
• Ali could be to the right of Shakib: 28 + 14 = 42^nd from left.

Now compare their distances from the right end:

If Ali is at 42^nd from left, Shakib at 28^th from left → Shakib is closer to left than Ali, so Ali is nearer to the right end → contradicts the condition.

Therefore, Ali is at 14^th position from the left end.