Alphabet Test — “Which letter lies midway between the 8th letter from the left and the 7th letter from the right in the English alphabet?” (Positions: 8 from left = H; 7 from right = T; midpoint letter = ?)
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabet Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AN
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BM
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CP
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DO
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EL
Answer
Correct Answer: N
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Midpoint questions ask for the letter exactly halfway (by index) between two specified letters. We convert “from right” to a left index, then average the positions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- 8th from left = H → L(H)=8.
- 7th from right → L = 27 − 7 = 20 → letter T.
- Midpoint means the average index (since the alphabet positions are linear).
Concept / Approach:Compute midpoint index M = (8 + 20) / 2 = 14, then map index 14 to its letter.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Compute L(T) using R + L = 27 ⇒ 20.Midpoint = (8 + 20)/2 = 14.Index 14 corresponds to N.Verification / Alternative check:List A1 … N14 … T20; N is equidistant from H(8) and T(20).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are one step off the exact midpoint or outside the H–T interval.
Common Pitfalls:Forgetting to convert the right index first; always convert then average.
Final Answer:N