Sales Competition Rankings

The Puzzle

In a national sales competition, each company sends exactly 3 employees. Company X sends A, B, and C. Results: A ranks exactly in the middle of all participants. B ranks 19th (lower than A). C ranks 28th. How many companies participated?

Choose your answer:

9 companies

10 companies

11 companies

12 companies

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