If "DEMOCRATIC" is written as "EDMORCATCI" by swapping positions (1↔2, 5↔6, 9↔10) and leaving other positions unchanged, then how will "CONTINUOUS" be written using the same positional swaps?

Introduction / Context:
This question checks careful tracking of positional swaps. The example "DEMOCRATIC" -> "EDMORCATCI" shows specific pairs are exchanged while others stay fixed.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Swap positions 1↔2, 5↔6, 9↔10.
• All other positions remain the same.
• Target word: CONTINUOUS (10 letters).

Concept / Approach:
Index letters 1 through 10, perform the indicated swaps, then read the result left to right.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Original (index): 1 C, 2 O, 3 N, 4 T, 5 I, 6 N, 7 U, 8 O, 9 U, 10 S.Swap 1↔2: O C ...Swap 5↔6: positions 5 I and 6 N become N I.Swap 9↔10: positions 9 U and 10 S become S U.Keep others (3 N, 4 T, 7 U, 8 O) unchanged.Final string: O C N T N I U O S U -> "OCNTNIUOSU".

Verification / Alternative check:
Applying the same swap schedule back will return the original, as swaps are involutive.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• OCTNNIOUSU / OTCNINUOUS / OTNCINUOSU: Each misplaces one or more letters around the 3–6 or 9–10 zones.
• None of these: Not needed since a valid option exists.

Common Pitfalls:
Mistiming swaps or performing additional swaps; writing after each swap step helps avoid mistakes.

Final Answer:
OCNTNIUOSU