Each of the letters in the word EXAMPLE is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is second from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter cluster formed?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution:
Letters in 'EXAMPLE': E, X, A, M, P, L, E
Arranging in alphabetical order:
A, E, E, L, M, P, X
- Second from the left = E (2nd position)
- Fourth from the right = L (7th - 4 + 1 = 4th position from left = L)
Letters between E and L in the English alphabet:
F, G, H, I, J, K → 6 letters