Answer: 6.
Explanation (simple):
“Two places in front of the last man” is position N − 2.
He finished one ahead of the fifth, so his place is 4th.
Thus N − 2 = 4 ⇒ N = 6 contestants.
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In a bicycle race, the man who came two places in front of the last man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth. How many contestants were there?
Answer: 6.
Explanation (simple):
“Two places in front of the last man” is position N − 2.
He finished one ahead of the fifth, so his place is 4th.
Thus N − 2 = 4 ⇒ N = 6 contestants.
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