Alphabet Test — “Which letter will be midway between the 6th letter from the left and the 14th letter from the left in the English alphabet?” (Positions: 6 → F; 14 → N; midpoint = ?)
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabet Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AK
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BJ
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CI
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DL
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EH
Answer
Correct Answer: J
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Both reference letters are given by left indices. The midpoint letter is the one at the average of their positions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- L=6 → F; L=14 → N.
- Midpoint index M = (6 + 14)/2.
Concept / Approach:Compute M and map to the letter.
Step-by-Step Solution:
M = (6 + 14)/2 = 10.The 10th letter is J.Verification / Alternative check:Sequence from F to N has 8 steps; 4 steps from either side lands on J.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They sit one place to either side of the exact midpoint or outside the range.
Common Pitfalls:Using integer division incorrectly when the sum is odd; here it is even, so midpoint is exact.
Final Answer:J