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All 36 students in a class are standing in a row facing north. Preeti is 12th from the right end while Alisha is 22nd from the left end. How many people stand between Preeti and Alisha?

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2

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2.

Total students = 36

Preeti is 12th from the right end while Alisha is 22nd from the left end.

Thus, people stand between Preeti and Alisha = 36 - (12 + 22) = 36 - 34 = 2

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