Example 1 · level 1
Which letter is the 11th letter from the right in the English alphabet?
- P
- Q
- K
- O
Show solution
- The 11th letter from the right = position 16 from the left.
- Position 16 = P.
Answer: P
SSC & BANK EXAMS: REASONING · ALPHABET TEST
Alphabet position test
Position from right = 27 − position from left. Learn EJOTY: E=5, J=10, O=15, T=20, Y=25.
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Example 2 · level 2
Which letter is 2nd to the right of the 26th letter from the right in the English alphabet?
- B
- X
- D
- C
Show solution
- The 26th letter from the right = position 1 from the left.
- Right by 2: 1 + 2 = 3.
- Position 3 = C.
Answer: C
Example 3 · level 3
If the English alphabet is written in reverse order (Z to A), which letter is 8th to the left of the 20th letter from the left?
- L
- P
- N
- O
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- The 20th letter from the left = position 20 from the left of the reversed alphabet.
- Left by 8: 20 − 8 = 12.
- Position 12 of Z→A is letter 15 of A→Z = O.
Answer: O