Question
In a running race, if you overtake the last but one contestant, which position are you in?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2015 CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Mar-2016) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is
Second from last
Understanding the Race Scenario
The question asks for your position in a running race after you overtake the contestant who is second to last.
Step-by-Step Logic
- Identify the 'last but one' contestant: This is the person currently in the second-to-last position.
- Overtaking action: When you overtake this person, you move ahead of them.
- Resulting positions: The person who was last remains last. The person you just passed is now behind you, making them the new last-place person. You are now directly ahead of the person who was previously second-to-last.
- Your final position: Therefore, you are now in the second-to-last position.
Final Position Analysis
If you overtake the person in the 'last but one' position, you take their place. The person who was truly last is still behind you, and everyone else who was ahead of you remains ahead of you. This places you directly in front of the person you overtook, who is now last.
Thus, your position is Second from last.
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