- A18
- B16
- C15
- D17
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Alphabetical letters: E, O, R, S. Starting with E: 6, with O: 6 (12 so far). Starting RE: 2 (14). Then ROES (15) and ROSE (16).
Answer: B) 16
All arrangements of the letters of ROSE are listed in dictionary order. What is the position (rank) of ROSE?
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