Logical Analysis

To find the total number of trees in the row, we can analyze the position of the specific tree mentioned.

Method 1: Visual Breakdown

The problem states that one tree is "fifth from the either end of the row".

• "Fifth from the left end" means there are 4 trees to its left.
• "Fifth from the right end" means there are 4 trees to its right.

To find the total, we simply add up all the trees:

Total Trees = (Trees to the left) + (The tree itself) + (Trees to the right)

Total Trees = 4 + 1 + 4 = 9

Method 2: Using the Formula

A standard formula for this type of ranking problem is:

Total = (Position from Left) + (Position from Right) - 1

We subtract 1 because the specific tree is counted twice (once from the left and once from the right).

Total = 5 + 5 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9

Conclusion

There are 9 trees in the row.