Logical Reasoning

Order & Ranking

Determine positions and rankings

Order and Ranking questions test your ability to determine positions in a queue, row, or ranking based on given conditions.

What is Order & Ranking?

These questions provide information about people's positions from the left, right, top, or bottom of a line or ranking. You must calculate exact positions, total count, or relative positions between people.

Why is it Important?

Order and Ranking is a quick-solving topic with straightforward formulas, making it a reliable scorer in exams.

Key Techniques

Total = Left position + Right position - 1
Between two people = |Pos1 - Pos2| - 1
Draw a number line for complex problems
Handle "interchange" problems by swapping positions

Common Patterns

•Position from left and right in a row

•Ranking in class (from top and bottom)

•Position after interchange

•Multiple conditions with overlapping positions

💡 Pro Tips

1.Memorize the formula: Total = L + R - 1

2.For "between" questions: subtract the two positions and minus 1

3.Draw it out when there are more than 2 conditions

📋 Exams Where Asked

IBPS ClerkSBI ClerkSSC CGL/CHSLRRB NTPCRRB Group D

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula for total number of people?

If a person is Lth from left and Rth from right, Total = L + R - 1.

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