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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Using the letters , , , , and , we can form five-letter "words". If these "words" are arranged in alphabetical order, then the "word" occupies position
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
There are "words" beginning with each of the first four letters alphabetically. From there, there are with as the first letter and each of the first three letters alphabetically. After that, the next "word" is , hence our answer is .
Final answer
D