Question

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word FRIEND is arranged in alphabetical order?

• A. 1
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 5

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1

Arrange the letters of FRIEND in alphabetical order:

Original word: F R I E N D
Alphabetical order: D E F I N R

Now compare positions:

Position	Original	Alphabetical	Unchanged?
1	F	D	No
2	R	E	No
3	I	F	No
4	E	I	No
5	N	N	Yes
6	D	R	No

Only the letter N remains in the same position.

Answer: 1 letter.