Little Pig is standing in a line. There are $$16$$ animals in the line and her position is the $$4$$\textsuperscript{th} counting from front to back. How many animals are behind her?~\uline{~~~~~~~~~~}~ 
Overseas Competition->Knowledge Point->Word Problem Modules->Applying Addition and Subtraction->Simple Addition and Subtraction
Ms. Pig is included in the "$$4$$" , so there are $$16 - 4 = 12$$ animals behind her. 