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In 'BONAFIDE', how many pairs of letters have the same number of letters between them (in both word and alphabet)?

1. Four
2. More than Four
3. One
4. Three

Correct answer: More than Four

Solution

Positions in word: B=1,O=2,N=3,A=4,F=5,I=6,D=7,E=8. Alphabet values: B=2,O=15,N=14,A=1,F=6,I=9,D=4,E=5. Valid pairs where |pos_diff|=|alpha_diff|: BF(4=4)✓, ON(1=1)✓, AD(3=3)✓, AE(4=4)✓, FD(2=2)✓, DE(1=1)✓ = 6 pairs.

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