Unscramble the letters to identify the bird: C P A O E C K What is the last letter of the correctly formed bird’s name?
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Deduction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AE
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BK
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CP
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DC
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: K
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Classic jumbled-word problem: rearrange letters to form a familiar bird's name and report the last letter.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Letters: C, P, A, O, E, C, K
- Target: a standard bird name spelled with exactly these letters.
Concept / Approach:Look for recognizable clusters like "pea", "cock", or common bird names that can be formed from the multiset of letters (two Cs present).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Group letters to test "pea" + "cock" → PEA + COCK.Rearrange: P E A C O C K → PEACOCK.Confirm we used each letter exactly once (including both Cs).Identify the final letter of "PEACOCK": K.Verification / Alternative check:No other common bird uses exactly these letters with two Cs and one K; PEACOCK is a unique, high-frequency match.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- E, P, C are internal letters, not the final letter.
- None of these is wrong because K is correct.
Common Pitfalls:Missing the second C or misspelling "PEACOCK".
Final Answer:K