Ranking and order quiz
Ranking and Order Quiz
Convert ranks from opposite ends, calculate totals, place relative positions, and recognize when ties change the method.
Related to Logical Reasoning and Ranking and order.
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Questions
- 5
- Estimated time
- About 5–8 min
Lesson connection
Prepare for this practice
Use one consistent formula and a simple line diagram to avoid double-counting positions.
Review Ranking and order before starting →Ideas to recall
- Total items equal top rank plus bottom rank minus one.
- The ranked item is counted in both directions before correction.
- Relative statements should be placed on one consistent line.
- Ties require special handling and must be stated.
Use these ideas to reason through each question; answer-specific explanations appear only after you check a response.
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Assessment Coverage & Question Outline
This assessment contains 5 multiple-choice challenge questions designed to evaluate core conceptual understanding and practical application of Ranking and order. Review the questions below to test your recall or use the interactive assessment above for real-time validation and detailed step-by-step explanations.
A runner is 7th from the front and 12th from the back. How many runners are there?
- A.18
- B.19
- C.17
Why is one subtracted in the opposite-rank formula?
- A.The first item is never counted
- B.The ranked item was counted in both directions
- C.The last item is excluded
M is immediately left of N, and N is immediately left of P. What is the order from left to right?
- A.P, N, M
- B.N, M, P
- C.M, N, P
When does the usual top-rank plus bottom-rank minus one rule need adjustment?
- A.When tied ranks are present
- B.When all ranks are whole numbers
- C.When the list has a first item
In a list of 25 distinct items, what is the bottom rank of the item ranked 8th from the top?
- A.17th
- B.18th
- C.33rd
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