Chandrika is 8 ranks ahead of Jaya who ranks twenty-sixth in a class of 42. What is Chandrika's rank from the last?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Given information: Total students = 42 Jaya's rank from top = 26th Chandrika is 8 ranks ahead (better) than Jaya Therefore: Chandrika's rank from top = 26 - 8 = 18th To find rank from last: Rank from last = Total students - Rank from top + 1 = 42 - 18 + 1 = 25th Therefore, Chandrika's rank from last is 25th.