For a four-letter word, arrange the letters from highest to lowest alphabet position, then join their positions together. How is LAMP encoded?
Correct answer: A. 1613121
- A. 1613121
- B. 1612131
- C. 1316121
- D. 1613112
Explanation
The letters of LAMP in descending order are P, M, L, A. Their positions are 16, 13, 12 and 1, giving 1613121.
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