Alphabet test — formable word from letters of: MEASUREMENT
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabet Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AASSURE
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BMANTLE
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CMASTER
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DSUMMIT
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ESUGAR
Answer
Correct Answer: MASTER
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This problem asks which option can be composed from the letters of MEASUREMENT without exceeding letter counts. Such questions reward systematic frequency checking over guesswork.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Source letters and counts: M(2), E(3), A(1), S(1), U(1), R(1), N(1), T(1).
- Rule: each letter used at most as many times as it appears in the source.
Concept / Approach:Create a quick inventory table and test each option against counts.
Step-by-Step Solution:
ASSURE → needs S(2) but S=1 only → not formable. MANTLE → needs L (absent) → not formable. MASTER → needs M(1), A(1), S(1), T(1), E(1), R(1). All available within counts → formable ✔. SUMMIT → needs I (absent) → not formable. SUGAR → needs G (absent) → not formable.Verification / Alternative check:Re-tally after selecting MASTER: remaining counts never go negative.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They require a missing letter (L, I, G) or exceed available multiplicity (two S's), making construction impossible.
Common Pitfalls:Noticing obvious substrings but ignoring a single missing character (e.g., an L in MANTLE).
Final Answer:MASTER