Question

In a row of 26 girls, when Sakshi shifted 4 places towards the left, she became 10th from the left end. What was her earlier position from the right end of the row?

• A. 10th
• B. 11th
• C. 12th
• D. 13th
• E. 14th

Hint:

Remember: Shifting *towards* the left means the original position was a higher number from the left end.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Determine the original position from the left, then convert it to the position from the right using the formula: $\text{Total} = (\text{Left} + \text{Right}) - 1$.
Step 2: Identifying the Vector of Change:
- New position from left = 10th. - She shifted 4 places to the left to get there. - Therefore, her Original Position from the left was $10 + 4 = 14\text{th}$.
Step 3: Calculation:
- Total girls = 26. - Original Left position = 14. - Formula: $26 = (14 + \text{Right}) - 1$. - $26 = 13 + \text{Right}$. - $\text{Right} = 26 - 13 = 13\text{th}$.
Step 4: Final Answer:
Her earlier position from the right end was 13th. Thus, the correct option is (e).