How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first,…

2025

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third, and sixth letters of the word "PROVIDE" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?

  1. A.

    One

  2. B.

    Three

  3. C.

    Two

  4. D.

    Five

Attempted by 4 students.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

1. PROVIDE: 1st=P, 2nd=R, 3rd=O, 6th=I. 2. Letters: P, R, O, I. 3. Words: RIPE, ROPE, PORE. Total 3.

Explore the full course: Up Police Computer Operator