Question

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third, and fifth letters of the word "TRAVEL" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 5

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

The letters available are:

• T (1st)

• R (2nd)

• A (3rd)

• E (5th)

Using all four letters exactly once, the meaningful English words are:

1. RATE

2. TARE

3. TEAR

So, the total number of meaningful four-letter words is:

3