Question 25
The desks in Amy’s classroom are arranged in five rows of five, equally spaced apart. Amy’s friend Sam sits in the opposite corner to her. How many people are closer to Sam than they are to Amy?
**Qualification (AI editorial):** The intended option below assumes every desk is occupied and counts Sam’s other classmates, excluding Sam himself. Under a literal count including Sam, the answer is 10, which is not listed. The original wording and options are retained.
**Qualification (AI editorial):** The intended option below assumes every desk is occupied and counts Sam’s other classmates, excluding Sam himself. Under a literal count including Sam, the answer is 10, which is not listed. The original wording and options are retained.