Question

The car that came two places in front of the last car finished one ahead of the car that came fifth. How many cars were in the race?

Answer 1

I think there were 7 cars in the race

Answer 2

There were total six cars in the race.

EXPLANATION:  

• It is clear from the second part of the question that the car that finished one ahead of the car that came fifth must be the fourth car or the car in the fourth position.
• And, now if we move to the first part of the question that says the car we are referring to came two places ahead of the last car then the last car mist have been come at the sixth position which is also the last position.
• So, there are in total six cars that participated in the race. And, the car to which we are referring came to the fourth position.