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The positions of how many letters in the word PANTRY will remain unchanged when the letters within the word are arranged alphabetically?

  1. A
    Two
  2. B
    Four
  3. C
    One
  4. D
    Three

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's compare the original positions of the letters in the word PANTRY with their positions when arranged in alphabetical order:
* Original Word:
1. P
2. A
3. N
4. T
5. R
6. Y

* Alphabetical Arrangement:
1. A
2. N
3. P
4. R
5. T
6. Y

Comparing them position by position:

* P A (Changed)
* A N (Changed)
* N P (Changed)
* T R (Changed)
* R T (Changed)
* Y Y (Unchanged)

Only 1 letter ('Y') remains unchanged in its position.

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The positions of how many letters in the word PANTRY will remain unchanged when the letters within the word are arranged alphabetically?
A
Two
B
Four
C
One
D
Three

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