Question

the numbers 1 through 10 are listed below in a specific order. what is the rule that caused them to be in this order? 8,5,4,9,1,7,6,10,3,2

Answer 1

This numbers are arranged in alphabetical order / Rule Explained as follows.

8 (Eight) Start with E

5 (Five) Start with F

4 (Four) Start with F

In case of 4 and 5 both start with F so next character at second position is compared. So 5 has I at second while 4 has O at second. Since I occurs before O hence 5 comes first and 4 comes later. It is applicable to (6 & 7 both start with S) and (10 & 3 & 2 all three start with T)

9 (Nine) Start with N

1 (One) Start with O

7 (Seven) Start with S

6 (Six) Start with S

10 (Ten) Start with T

3 (Three) Start with T

2 (Two) Start with T

Thus Alphabetical order is maintained as follows

(E, F, F, N, O, S, S, T, T, T )