Word formation from letters of SPECIFICATION Which ONE of the following words cannot be formed from the letters of “SPECIFICATION”, using each letter at most once?
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Deduction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APACIFIC
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BFACTION
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CFAINTING
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DTONIC
Answer
Correct Answer: FAINTING
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Identify the single option that violates letter availability.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Source: SPECIFICATION ⇒ letters include S,P,E×2,C×2,I×3,F,A,T,O,N.
Concept / Approach:Check each option's letter requirements against the multiset.
Step-by-Step Solution:“PACIFIC”: P,A,C×2,I×2,F ⇒ all present.“FACTION”: F,A,C,T,I,O,N ⇒ all present.“TONIC”: T,O,N,I,C ⇒ present.“FAINTING”: F,A,I,N,T,I,N,G ⇒ requires G (absent) and N×2 (source has N×1) ⇒ cannot be formed.
Verification / Alternative check:Double-check counts of N and presence of G.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are feasible within the available letters.
Common Pitfalls:Missing the absent letter G or over-counting N.
Final Answer:FAINTING