In a queue, A stands 14th from the front and B 17th from the last. C is exactly at the middle of the queue with 16 persons between him and A. How many persons are between B and C?

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Given :- In a queue, A stands 14th from the front and B 17th from the last. C is exactly at the middle of the queue with 16 persons between him and A.

Concept used :- Calculate the position of C with help of A then calculate persons between B and C.

Solution :- A stands at 14th position and there are 16 persons between A and C, 

then C is at 31th position. Hence total persons in the row are 61

B is at 17th from last means it is at 45th position

Hence total person between C and B are 13

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