Alphabet Test — “Find the middle letter between the 7th letter from the start and the 14th letter from the end in the English alphabet.” (Recovery applied: “from and” → “from the end.”)
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabet Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AH
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BI
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CJ
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DK
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EL
Answer
Correct Answer: J
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The stem text appears garbled (“from and”). Applying the Recovery-First Policy, we interpret it as “from the end,” a standard phrasing in alphabet questions. We then find the midpoint letter between those two positions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- 7th from the start (left) = G (L=7).
- 14th from the end (right) → L = 27 − 14 = 13.
- Midpoint index = average of 7 and 13.
Concept / Approach:Compute M = (7 + 13)/2 = 10; identify letter 10.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Convert right index: 27 − 14 = 13.Average 7 and 13 → 10.L=10 is J.Verification / Alternative check:From G to M spans 6 steps; J lies exactly 3 steps from G and 3 from M, confirming the midpoint.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are adjacent to the midpoint (I/K) or outside (H/L).
Common Pitfalls:Not converting “from the end” to left index before averaging; misreading the garbled text.
Final Answer:J