Certainly! Let's solve this problem step-by-step.
Given:
- Anish's placement is both the 11th highest and the 25th lowest among all the spellers.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Understand the Placement Information:
- If Anish is the 11th highest, it means there are 10 spellers who ranked higher than Anish.
- If Anish is the 25th lowest, it means there are 24 spellers who ranked lower than Anish.
2. Determine Anish's Exact Position Among All Spellers:
- Anish's placement is fixed at a particular position among all the spellers. We need to determine the total number of participants using both placements (highest and lowest).
3. Calculate the Total Number of Spellers:
- The number of spellers above Anish: 10
- Anish himself: 1 speller
- The number of spellers below Anish: 24
To find the total number of spellers, we sum the number of spellers above Anish, Anish himself, and the number of spellers below Anish:
[tex]\[
\text{Total number of spellers} = 10 (\text{above}) + 1 (\text{Anish}) + 24 (\text{below})
\][/tex]
4. Perform the Addition:
[tex]\[
\text{Total number of spellers} = 10 + 1 + 24 = 35
\][/tex]
Therefore, the total number of spellers who participated in the spelling bee is:
B. 35
