Alphabet-to-number mapping with end letters MXN corresponds to 13 × 14 using outer letters; apply the same logic to FXR → ?

Introduction / Context:This analogy converts certain letters in a 3-letter block into their alphabet positions and expresses them as a multiplicative pair. It checks letter–position fluency and selective extraction.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A=1, B=2, …, Z=26.
• Given: MXN → 13 × 14.

Concept / Approach:For MXN, the leftmost letter M is position 13, and the rightmost letter N is position 14. The middle letter X (24) is not used in the displayed product. Hence the rule is: use the first and third letters’ positions as the two factors.

Step-by-Step Solution:FXR → take F (left) and R (right).F is the 6th letter; R is the 18th letter.Therefore, FXR → 6 × 18.

Verification / Alternative check:Re-test on MXN: M=13 and N=14; displayed as 13 × 14, matching the example.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:5 × 17 or 7 × 19: These positions do not correspond to F and R.14 × 15: Corresponds to N and O, unrelated to FXR.

Common Pitfalls:Including the middle letter’s position or reversing the ends inconsistently.

Final Answer:6 x 18