Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 3 1 2 4 5 7 6 9 8 10
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We are given a list of ten letters tied to positions 1–10. The task is to form a familiar English word by choosing an order of positions. This is an index-order anagram problem, common in coding-decoding sets.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Scan for common long words that can be composed from these letters. One natural candidate is “RESTAURANT” (10 letters). We then map each letter of RESTAURANT back to its position from the provided mapping to produce the numeric sequence.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute positions into the mapping: 3→R, 1→E, 2→S, 4→T, 5→A, 7→U, 6→R, 9→A, 8→N, 10→T → “RESTAURANT”.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that some letters repeat (two R, two A, two T) and mixing their positions inconsistently.
Final Answer:
3 1 2 4 5 7 6 9 8 10
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