Directions: Answer the given question based on the following English alphabet. Which letter is 5th to the right of the 18th letter from your right?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The problem requires a two-step calculation based on the positions of letters in the English alphabet.
First, the '18th letter from the right' is determined. This is equivalent to the (27 - 18) = 9th letter from the left, which is 'I'.
Second, '5th to the right' of this letter ('I') is found by adding 5 to its position. The new position is (9 + 5) = 14.
The 14th letter in the English alphabet is 'N', which is the final answer.

Option A: 'D' is the 4th letter of the alphabet. This would be the answer if the question was '5th to the left of the 18th letter from the right' (i.e., 9 - 5 = 4).
Option B: 'E' is the 5th letter of the alphabet. This might be chosen by mistakenly taking '5th to the right' as the final answer's position from the start.
Option D: 'C' is the 3rd letter of the alphabet. This does not correspond to any logical step in solving the problem.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Alphabet Series Position as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, this type of logical reasoning is a core component of aptitude tests for many professional programs and jobs, including nursing.
Strong reasoning skills are essential for nurses to think critically, analyze complex patient information, prioritize care, and solve problems effectively in a clinical setting.
Attention to detail, as required by this question, is paramount in nursing to prevent errors in medication administration, documentation, and patient monitoring.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read the question to understand the two main parts: a starting position and a movement from that position.
Identify the reference points: 'from your right' and 'to the right'.
Calculate the starting position: '18th letter from your right'. For easier calculation, convert this to a position from the left: (26 + 1) - 18 = 9th from the left.
Identify the letter at this starting position. The 9th letter is 'I'.
Apply the movement: '5th to the right of'. This means moving 5 positions forward in the alphabet from 'I'.
Calculate the final position by adding the movement to the starting position's index: 9 + 5 = 14.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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