Question

Each of the letters in the word LAPTOP is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is fourth from the left and the one that is first from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

Word: LAPTOP

Step 1: Arrange the letters in alphabetical order

Letters: L, A, P, T, O, P

Alphabetical order:

A, L, O, P, P, T

Step 2: Identify the required letters

• 4th from the left = P

• 1st from the right = T

Step 3: Count the letters between P and T in the English alphabet

Alphabet sequence:

P, Q, R, S, T

The letters between P and T are:

Q, R, S → 3 letters

Answer: 3