By using all the letters of the word "PERSIST", which of the following can be formed?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Count the frequency of each letter in the given word PERSIST:
• P: 1
• E: 1
• R: 1
• S: 2
• I: 1
• T: 1
Total letters = 7
Now check the given options:
• (A) PRIEST: Has only 6 letters (does not use all letters).
• (B) SPIRIT: Requires two 'I's, but 'PERSIST' has only one 'I'.
• (C) SPITTER: Requires two 'T's, but 'PERSIST' has only one 'T'.
• (D) STRIPES: Contains S, T, R, I, P, E, S (7 letters), which exactly uses all the letters of 'PERSIST'.
Therefore, the correct option is (D).