In a class of 42 students Mahesh 's rank is 16th from the bottom .What is his rank from the top ?

Options

A. 25th
B. 26th
C. 24th
D. 27th

Explanation

Number of students ahead of Mahesh Now. Mahesh.s rank from top `=26+1=27`
So, Mahesh .s rank is 27th from the top .
This question can be solved by formula also
Rank of a person from upper of left end = Total numner of persons in row )- (Rank of that persons from lower or right end )+1
Alternate :
`therefore` Mahesh .s rank from the top `=42-16+1`
`=27`