Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: W
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Instead of mixing “right” and “left” references, this item asks for both counts from the left under the reversed alphabet arrangement, which is Z (position 1), Y (2), …, A (26). We must locate the 11th letter from the left in this reversed line and then move 7 letters to the left of it (i.e., toward Z).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Counting from the left is straightforward because the reversed sequence is explicitly indexed left-to-right. After finding index 11 (P), moving left means going to a smaller index. 11 − 7 = 4. The letter at reversed index 4 is W.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Reference letter: index 11 → P.Shift left 7 positions: 11 − 7 = 4.Index 4 in the reversed list is W. Therefore, answer = W.
Verification / Alternative check:
Check with a quick mental span: indices 1..11 are Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P. Moving 7 back from P (counting: P←Q←R←S←T←U←V←W) lands on W. This hand count agrees with the index arithmetic.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Accidentally using the normal A→Z order or moving the wrong direction after identifying P. Always re-anchor your counting to the Z-to-A line printed left-to-right.
Final Answer:
W
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