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Finding Letter Position in a Reversed Alphabet Sequence
This question asks us to find a specific letter position within the English alphabet after it has been reversed. We need to carefully follow the steps described in the question.
Understanding the Reversed Alphabet
The standard English alphabet has 26 letters:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
When the alphabets are reversed, the sequence becomes:
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A
In this reversed sequence, 'Z' is the first letter from the left, and 'A' is the first letter from the right.
Step-by-Step Solution to Find the Letter
We need to find the "5th letter to the left of 9th letter from right" in the reversed alphabet.
Step 1: Find the 9th letter from the right in the reversed alphabet.
In the reversed alphabet (Z...A), the right end is 'A'. Let's count 9 letters from the right:
- 1st from right: A
- 2nd from right: B
- 3rd from right: C
- 4th from right: D
- 5th from right: E
- 6th from right: F
- 7th from right: G
- 8th from right: H
- 9th from right: I
So, the 9th letter from the right in the reversed alphabet is I.
Step 2: Find the 5th letter to the left of 'I' in the reversed alphabet.
In the reversed alphabet (Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A), the letters to the left of 'I' are J, K, L, M, N, O, P, etc. Let's count 5 letters to the left starting from the position next to 'I':
- 1st to the left of I: J
- 2nd to the left of I: K
- 3rd to the left of I: L
- 4th to the left of I: M
- 5th to the left of I: N
The 5th letter to the left of 'I' is N.
Conclusion
Following the steps, the 5th letter to the left of the 9th letter from the right in the reversed alphabet is N.
Revision Table: Alphabet Positions
| Position | Standard Alphabet | Reversed Alphabet |
|---|---|---|
| 1st from Left | A | Z |
| 9th from Right | R | I |
| Letter found in Step 1 (I) | 9th from Right (Std) / 18th from Left (Std) | 9th from Right (Rev) / 18th from Left (Rev) |
| Final Letter (N) | 14th from Left (Std) / 13th from Right (Std) | 13th from Left (Rev) / 14th from Right (Rev) |
Additional Information: Letter Sequencing Questions
Letter sequencing questions are common in reasoning tests. They often involve:
- Standard alphabetical order.
- Reversed alphabetical order.
- Finding positions from the left or the right end.
- Finding positions relative to another letter (e.g., 'X' positions away from letter 'Y').
- Skipping letters or following specific patterns.
To solve these questions accurately, it's helpful to:
- Write down the relevant sequence (standard or reversed).
- Break down the problem into smaller steps (like finding an intermediate position first).
- Clearly identify the starting point (left end, right end, or a specific letter).
- Clearly identify the direction of counting (left or right).
In this specific question, calculating the position relative to the end first (9th from the right) and then finding the position relative to that letter (5th to the left) simplifies the process.
Important Questions from General Series of Alphabets
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
RIN, TFR, VCV, ?, ZWD
Which of the following options will complete the given series:
l m _ o _ n _ l n o _ _ _ l m n
If the last 10 letters in the following string are removed and become the first 10 letters, then how many letters will be there between ‘B’ and ‘D’?
T W E K D P S L Z U B Y S Q N R G J
4 W X Z 8 Q P O J 6 G T M V E U H 5 3 B
In the above series, which term is 8th to the left of 5th term from the right is:
In the following letter series, how many letters of K are preceded by G but not followed by P?
C L M G K P N M G K C L O G K L X G K B K G K A
