SOLUTION: How many inversions are in the word 'Maine' if we assume that alphabetical order is natural?

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Question 28043: How many inversions are in the word 'Maine' if we assume that alphabetical order
is natural?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
M to a is an inversion.
a to i is not
i to n is not
n to e is an inversion.
So, 2 inversions in Maine.
Cheers,
Stan H.