Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A runner who was running at fourth position in a race overtakes the runners running just ahead of him. What is the position of the runner in the race after the overtake?

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth

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C Correct answer
Explanation

If you are in 4th place and you overtake the person 'just ahead' of you (the 3rd place runner), you take their spot. Therefore, you are now in 3rd place.