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The position of how many letters will change if each of the letters in the word CUSHION is arranged in alphabetical order?

  1. A
    Two
  2. B
    Six
  3. C
    Five
  4. D
    Three

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's write the original word and its letters arranged alphabetically:
Original Word: C | U | S | H | I | O | N

Alphabetical Arrangement: C | H | I | N | O | S | U

Let's compare positions:

C → C (No change)

U → H (Changed)

S → I (Changed)

H → N (Changed)

I → O (Changed)

O → S (Changed)

N → U (Changed)

Except for 'C', all other 6 letters change their position.

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The position of how many letters will change if each of the letters in the word CUSHION is arranged in alphabetical order?
A
Two
B
Six
C
Five
D
Three

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