Alphabet Test — “In the English alphabet, find the position of L from the left.” (Use A=1, B=2, …, Z=26.)

Introduction / Context:
This problem checks direct left-to-right indexing in the 26-letter English alphabet. Knowing the immediate positions of common letters accelerates many reasoning questions that stack multiple letter operations.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Standard ordering: A(1), B(2), …, L(?), …, Z(26).
• No wraparound or reverse indexing is needed.

Concept / Approach:
Count sequentially or recall standard anchor points (e.g., J=10, K=11, L=12) used widely in coding and puzzles.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Cross-check with R = 27 - L formula if needed: If L=12, then from right R=15; indeed, counting backward from Z yields L at the 15th position from the right, consistent.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Values 16, 11, 15, 13 do not match the fixed sequence position for L.

Common Pitfalls:
Off-by-one errors due to hurried counting; using known anchors (J=10, L=12) prevents slips.

Final Answer:
12