In a row of $29\text{boys}$, when Raju was shifted by $3\text{places}$ towards the left, he became $8^{\text{th}}$ from the left end. What was his earlier position from the right end of the row?

1. Raju's new position $=8^{\text{th}}$ from the left.
2. He was shifted $3\text{places}$ to the left to reach this position.
3. So, his original position was $(8+3)=11^{\text{th}}$ from the left.
4. Total boys in the row $=29$.
5. Formula for position from the right:

$$\text{Position from Right}=(\text{Total}-\text{Position from Left})+1$$

$$\text{Position from Right}=(29-11)+1=18+1=19^{\text{th}}$$