Ranks — What is Suneeta's rank from the top in a class of students? Statements: I. In a class of 42 students, Suneeta is 29th from the bottom. II. Suneeta is ten ranks below Samir.

Introduction / Context:This is a rank-conversion problem: converting 'from bottom' to 'from top' when class size is known.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Total students = 42 (from I).
• Suneeta is 29th from bottom (from I).
• From II: Suneeta is ten ranks below Samir, but Samir’s rank is unknown.

Concept / Approach:Use the identity: rank_from_top = N − rank_from_bottom + 1.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Plugging back: 14th from top implies 29th from bottom in a class of 42, which matches I.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• B: II lacks absolute anchor.
• C: Neither statement alone other than I suffices.
• D/E: Unnecessary; I already gives a unique answer.

Common Pitfalls:Forgetting the +1 while converting between top/bottom ranks.

Final Answer:A — Statement I alone suffices (rank = 14th from the top).