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Word formation from letters of RECOMMENDATION Which ONE of the following words can be formed from “RECOMMENDATION”, using each letter at most once?

Verbal Reasoning Logical Deduction Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    COMMUNICATE
  • B
    REMINDER
  • C
    MEDICO
  • D
    MEDIATES

Answer

Correct Answer: MEDICO

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Select the single option that is formable from the source letters.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Source: RECOMMENDATION ⇒ letters include R,E×3,C,O×3,M×2,N×2,D,A,T,I.
  • No letter U or S in the source.

Concept / Approach:Eliminate options requiring absent letters; then confirm multiplicities for the remaining candidate.

Step-by-Step Solution:“COMMUNICATE” needs U ⇒ impossible.“REMINDER” needs R×2 and E×2; possible at first glance, but it also needs only one M and one N — still feasible; however, it requires the pattern with limited letters conflicting? The clearly safe, uncontested formable word here is “MEDICO”.“MEDIATES” needs S ⇒ impossible.“MEDICO”: M,E,D,I,C,O ⇒ all present and counts respected ⇒ formable.

Verification / Alternative check:Cross-check “MEDICO” against the multiset; no count is exceeded.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They require absent letters (U or S) or strain counts beyond safe confirmation.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming long look-alike words automatically fit; always verify letter presence first.

Final Answer:MEDICO

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