In a row, there are 6 boys between A and B and A being the first boy in row. There are 3 boys between B and C. If there are 12 boys after C, then how many minimum boys are there in the row?

In a row, there are 6 boys between A and B and A being the first boy in row. There are 3 boys between B and C. If there are 12 boys after C, then how many minimum boys are there in the row? Correct Answer 16

1) In a row, there are 6 boys between A and B and A being the first boy in row.

A

6 Boys

B

 

2) There are 3 boys between B and C.

Case - 1

A

6 Boys

B

3 Boys

C

Case - 2

A

2 boys

C

3 Boys

B

 

3) If there are 12 boys after C

Case - 1

A

6 Boys

B

3 Boys

C

12 boys

Case - 2

A

2 boys

C

3 Boys

B

8 boys

 

Case - 1: Total boys = 24 Boys

Case - 2: Total boys = 16 Boys

Therefore, there are minimum 16 boys there in the row.

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