Alphabet Test — “In the English alphabet, which letter is 10th from the right?” (Use R + L = 27; count from Z on the right.)

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Q

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This problem asks for a position counted from the right end of the 26-letter English alphabet (right means Z→A). Converting cleanly between “from left” and “from right” prevents off-by-one mistakes.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Alphabet length = 26.
  • R denotes the right index (from Z); L denotes the left index (from A).
  • We seek the letter at R = 10.


Concept / Approach:
The conversion identity is R + L = 27. Thus for a given right index R, the left index is L = 27 − R. Identify the letter by its left index L.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Compute L = 27 − 10 = 17.The 17th letter from the left is Q (A1 … Q17).Hence, the letter 10th from the right is Q.


Verification / Alternative check:
Direct right count: Z(1), Y(2), X(3), W(4), V(5), U(6), T(7), S(8), R(9), Q(10). Matches Q.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

P/R/S/T correspond to different right indices; none equals R = 10.


Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that A is 26th from the right and Z is 1st from the right; always use R + L = 27.


Final Answer:
Q

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