Which letter is 4 places after the letter that is 3 places before M in the alphabet?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. N
- Step 1: M is the 13th letter, so 3 places before is the 10th letter, J. Step 2. 4 places after J is the 14th letter, N. Answer: N. Why not the others: J: This is the letter 3 places before M, before moving on 4 places. Q: This is 4 places after M and ignores the first step. O: This is one place too far on.
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