List the following element 1) xuy 2) yut 3) xut 4) ynt
To list the given elements 1) xuy, 2) yut, 3) xut, 4) ynt in alphabetical order, follow these steps:
1) Compare the first letter of each element:
- xuy
- yut
- xut
- ynt
The first letters in alphabetical order are 'x', 'x', 'y', 'y'.
2) For elements starting with the same letter, compare the second letter:
- xuy
- xut
The second letter 'u' comes before 't'.
3) Update the list with the elements in alphabetical order so far:
- xuy
- xut
4) For the remaining elements starting with the same letter, compare the third letter:
- yut
- ynt
Again, the third letter 'u' comes before 'n'.
5) Update the list with the final sorted order:
- xuy
- xut
- ynt
- yut
So, the elements listed in alphabetical order are:
1) xuy
2) xut
3) ynt
4) yut