Question

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ARMCHAIR is arranged in the reverse English alphabetical order?

• A. Three
• B. Four
• C. Two
• D. One

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Three

Word: ARMCHAIR

Letters in ARMCHAIR:
A, R, M, C, H, A, I, R

First arrange in normal alphabetical order (A → Z):
A, A, C, H, I, M, R, R

Now reverse it (Z → A):
R, R, M, I, H, C, A, A

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Step 2: Compare positions

Position	Original	New	Same?
1	A	R	❌
2	R	R	✅
3	M	M	✅
4	C	I	❌
5	H	H	✅
6	A	C	❌
7	I	A	❌
8	R	A	❌

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Unchanged letters are at positions 2, 3, and 5.

3 letters